Olive Oil Guide: Health, Tasting & Buying

Everything you need in one olive oil guide—how to taste it, what "extra virgin" really means, which health benefits are backed by science, and how to actually cook with it. From people who've spent years sourcing the real thing.

Health Studies on Olive Oil

Real, authentic extra virgin olive oil contains some of the most powerful health benefits of any food on the planet. Click on the any of the topics below to learn more.

Why One Olive Oil is Never Enough

After many years studying the finer points of olive oil and several trips to Greece and Italy, our family has come to view olive oil as more than a...

Tasting Olive Oil: Does Yours Shine Alone?

Swirl. Sniff. Slurp. Repeat. Much like the world of wine, there is much to know and enjoy about olive oil, from the varietal, origin, and year, to ...

Polyphenols in Olive Oil: What They Are, Why They Matter, and How to Find Them

Since we found our True Tuscan extra virgin olive oil, we knew it was special. Its robust, peppery taste delights the palate, lingering even after its left your mouth, and it’s the only extra virgin olive oil we’ve found in ten years of searching that is actually made mostly from olives native to Tuscany.

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How is Olive Oil Tested For Quality?

Not all olive oils are the same. From pomace to olive oil to extra virgin olive oil, US and International Standards require a variety of analyses for quality and grade. Read on for the different tests performed and how Healthy Harvest oils stack up. Free Fatty Acid Content is commonly called the “percent acidity” or … Continue reading

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Frying in Olive Oil: Healthy or Harmful?

Many of us have been led to believe that olive oil should be reserved for salad dressings or a finishing drizzle over meals. But did you know that not only is it safe to cook with olive oil, it is actually one of the most nutrient-dense, stable fats you can use? This article from Authority Nutrition …

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What Makes Olive Oil “Extra Virgin?”

What makes olive oil “extra virgin?” Lately, Extra Virgin Olive Oil has been getting a lot of attention in the news, from its cancer-fighting benefits to mafia-run fraud in Italy. But what exactly makes oil “extra virgin?” Does it matter? The term “extra virgin” refers to the finest grade of olive oil made from the …

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