The myth that olive oil has a low smoke point is false; you can cook with it at pretty high heat, and stir-frying is no problem.

Bioactives in olive oil, like hydroxytyrosol, act as 'police escorts' to protect your stem cells from oxidative stress.

For the highest levels of healthy polyphenols, choose Spanish Picual, Greek Koroneiki, or Italian Moraiolo olive varieties.

The idea that olive oil damages blood vessels is 'bunk'; it is actually very healthy for your blood vessels.

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We have outsourced our inner expertise about our own bodies far too much to external experts, which is a massive problem.

For the highest quality and to avoid scams, look for 'mono-varietal' olive oils made from a single type of olive, which usually come from a single farm.

The average amount of healthy olive oil to consume per day, based on studies, is about three to four tablespoons.