Episode #223: Olive Oil – Health Benefits, Best Sources and How to Use It

Olive oil is one of the healthiest oils that we can consume because it is all natural. There is however a difference between extra virgin olive oil and regular olive oil as extra virgin is a much more pure concentration. There is also bad olive oil on the market which is why it is important to check labels and pay attention to the brand name. Finally, make sure that you understand that olive oil has a low smoke point so it’s not the best to cook indoors with.

Key Takeaways:

• Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil is the most flavorful Olive oil out there and you can use it in salads and meals.
• One Olive tree can produce 4 liters of Oil annually. The oldest Olive tree is 1600 years old on the Island of Brijuni (off the coast of Croatia)
• Some take aways from the nutrients in Olive Oil are it helps improve fat burning, and blood sugar stability. It also provides 1.9 mg of Vitamin E in each Tb. and protects eyes and skin.

“Just like in biblical times, olives are pressed down, crushed, and beaten to produce good oil.”

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