The most refined olive oil is called 'extra virgin.' To be called so, the olives need to be crushed within 24 hours. They also need to be 'cold pressed,' meaning the oil is extracted mechanically ...

You may have heard that olive oil has a lower smoke point than other oils, and because of this, you may have avoided using it ...

A study by the Monell Chemical Senses Center reveals that extra virgin olive oil contains oleocanthal, a compound that mimics the effects of ibuprofen. Consuming 50 g of this oil daily can provide ...

Now, about this olive oil craze. Your gym nemesis isn’t entirely wrong – extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) does have some impressive health benefits. But should you be chugging it straight like it’s a ...