Celebrate the Health
and Versatility of
Olive Oil

Welcome to About Olive Oil, brought to you by the North American Olive Oil Association. At the NAOOA, we celebrate the health and versatility of all types of olive oil for all consumers in North America.

Olive Oil Education

Learn about how olive oil is made, buying and usage tips and more.

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Olive Oil for Health
weight loss
Olive Oil and the Sirtfood Diet

November, 15 2021

Olive Oil for Health
weight loss
Does eating high-fat foods make you fat?

October, 6 2021

Cooking With Olive Oil
High Heat
USDA Recommends Olive Oil for Deep Frying

September, 28 2021

About Olive Oil
A"Mayo Culpa" from Kraft: Signaling the End of Low Fat Diet?

August, 31 2021

Olive Oil for Health
Mediterranean Diet is More Effective Than Low-Fat Diets in Treating Atherosclerosis

August, 20 2021

Olive Oil for Health
Mediterranean Diet Could Improve COVID Outcomes

August, 16 2021

Cooking With Olive Oil
High Heat
The Culinary Institute of America Clarifies Guidance on Cooking With Olive Oil

June, 24 2021

About Olive Oil
Olive Oil and the Plant-Forward Kitchen

June, 23 2021

Olive Oil for Health
Olive Oil Helps Combat Dementia

June, 15 2021

Olive Oil Recipes
Cooking Authentic Korean Dishes with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

May, 27 2021

Olive Oil Recipes
Extra Virgin Olive Oil in Japanese Cuisine

May, 10 2021

Olive Oil for Health
Is Olive Oil The Secret To Healthy Aging?

May, 4 2021

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The Basics of Olive Oil

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Olive Oil 101

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Olive Oil Smoke Point

Smoke point is not a good indicator of a cooking oil's stability. Extra virgin olive oil is more chemically stable at those heats than other common cooking oils.

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