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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.

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UC Davis Olive Center Course for Sensory Evaluation

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Olive Oil for Health
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About Olive Oil
Research: Regular and Light-Tasting Olive Oils Are Gateways to EVOO For New Users

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About Olive Oil
The keys to increasing the consumption of olive oil in the US

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Olive Oil for Health
Olive oil linked with lower risk of premature death from all causes

January, 28 2022

Mediterranean Diet Ranked Best Diet for 5th Year in a Row

January, 13 2022

Olive Oil for Health
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Olive Oil and the Sirtfood Diet

November, 15 2021

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

October, 6 2021

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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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