As the old saying goes, “If I had a nickel for every time I was asked this question I’d be rich,” it is true when it comes to questions about olive oil. I’m encouraged to know that information is beginning to surface about how to identify high polyphenol olive oil because that’s where the health benefit lies. Although olive oil is ubiquitous in most kitchens and served regularly on restaurant tables, I continue to be surprised at how little it’s understood. I guess we continue to consume it in great quantities because marketing has labeled all olive oil as “heart healthy.” But, that’s not always the case – especially when it comes to polyphenol content which is where the benefit lies.
To answer the many questions we’ve been asked, we’ve put together a video mini course that quickly educates on how to really understand what’s in that bottle of olive oil and its benefits (and sometimes missing benefits) for your health. You can access our free mini course here.
The true story about olive oil could be titled “The Good, the Bad and the Ugly” because there are some really ugly stories about this often used product. For example, would you be surprised if I told you that a couple of years ago 2 tons of olive oil headed for import was confiscated because it was a blend of oils and that it was colored green? If interested to read even more, read in a three part series here.
When it comes to quality and pros and cons for our health there is a huge difference. The biggest bottle of olive oil at the lowest price is probably not how we should be shopping for olive oil.
To answer the many questions we’ve been asked, we’ve put together a video mini course that quickly educates on how to really understand what’s in that bottle of olive oil and its benefits (and sometimes missing benefits) for your health. You can access our free mini course here.
The video mini course is free to download and watch as often as you choose. A highlight is live footage of high quality olive oil production that I took at a small olive oil producer in Sardinia Italy.
