We talk frequently at The Anointed Olive about choosing fresh Extra Virgin Olive Oil, looking at the harvest date, understanding the chemistry, and buying a bottle size you'll actually use. But there's another important part of protecting the EVOO you bring home:
Keep it away from light.
When you purchase a bottle labeled extra virgin olive oil, you should be able to trust that what's inside the bottle lives up to those words.
Learn why extra virgin olive oil has become an important part of heart-healthy eating, from its monounsaturated fats and oleic acid to the naturally occurring polyphenols that distinguish quality EVOO.
Squalene is a naturally occurring compound found in virgin olive oil. Laboratory research suggests it may influence immune cells involved in inflammation and tissue repair, offering another area of interest in olive oil research.
Research in adults with obesity found that more frequent olive oil consumption was associated with lower platelet activation. Learn why researchers are interested in this potential connection to cardiovascular health.
