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Baking with Olive Oil: Your Guide to Substituting Butter and Seed Oils

Baking with Olive Oil: Your Guide to Substituti...

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) can be a delicious and heart-healthy substitute for butter or vegetable oil in many recipes. With a little knowledge about conversions, flavor, and texture, home...

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Baking with Olive Oil: Your Guide to Substituting Butter and Seed Oils

Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) can be a delicious and heart-healthy substitute for butter or vegetable oil in many recipes. With a little knowledge about conversions, flavor, and texture, home bakers can enjoy healthier treats without sacrificing taste.

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Debunking Common Olive Oil Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

Debunking Common Olive Oil Myths: Separating Fa...

In honor of April Fools' Day, we're diving into some common olive oil myths that have been circulating for years. It’s time to set the record straight and clear up...

Debunking Common Olive Oil Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction

In honor of April Fools' Day, we're diving into some common olive oil myths that have been circulating for years. It’s time to set the record straight and clear up any confusion around one of the healthiest and most versatile pantry staples. Let’s start debunking these myths!

The Ultimate Guide to the Olive Oil Martini: How to Fat Wash Gin, the Best Martini Olives & More

The Ultimate Guide to the Olive Oil Martini: Ho...

Learn how to make an olive oil fat-washed martini, including how to fat wash gin (or vodka), the best martini olives to use, and more.

The Ultimate Guide to the Olive Oil Martini: How to Fat Wash Gin, the Best Martini Olives & More

Learn how to make an olive oil fat-washed martini, including how to fat wash gin (or vodka), the best martini olives to use, and more.

How Do I Know If My Olive Oil Is Real? Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil Fraud

How Do I Know If My Olive Oil Is Real? Everythi...

In November 2023, Spanish and Italian authorities arrested 11 suspects discovered to be involved in a fraudulent organized crime ring. During the international bust, they seized 12 barrels containing more...

How Do I Know If My Olive Oil Is Real? Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil Fraud

In November 2023, Spanish and Italian authorities arrested 11 suspects discovered to be involved in a fraudulent organized crime ring. During the international bust, they seized 12 barrels containing more than 260,000 liters of the most counterfeited item in all of Europe: olive oil. It became the latest seizure in a long-running, scandal-ridden history of olive oil fraud. Rich in antioxidants, heart-healthy fats, and robust flavors, it’s easy to see why extra virgin olive oil has earned the nickname “liquid gold.”

What Are the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet?

What Are the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet?

The Mediterranean Diet has been highly regarded and recommended by physicians for decades. This culturally focused healthy-eating pattern is known for its miraculous effect on cardiovascular health. There are many...

What Are the Benefits of the Mediterranean Diet?

The Mediterranean Diet has been highly regarded and recommended by physicians for decades. This culturally focused healthy-eating pattern is known for its miraculous effect on cardiovascular health. There are many other benefits of the Mediterranean Diet, which includes foods like fish, veggies, and, of course, extra virgin olive oil. Why does the Mediterranean Diet come so highly recommended?

The Serotonin Salad: Nourish Your Mental Wellness

The Serotonin Salad: Nourish Your Mental Wellness

About 90% of our serotonin is created in our stomach and intestines. It’s synthesized through the essential amino acid tryptophan which is sourced from our diet. It’s commonly found in...

The Serotonin Salad: Nourish Your Mental Wellness

About 90% of our serotonin is created in our stomach and intestines. It’s synthesized through the essential amino acid tryptophan which is sourced from our diet. It’s commonly found in chicken, eggs, dairy, fish, peanuts, pumpkin and sesame seeds, turkey, and soy products. Consuming high levels of tryptophan and other choice vitamins is a great way to improve mood stability and experience more joy.