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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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The keys to increasing the consumption of olive oil in the US

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Olive Oil and the Sirtfood Diet

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Does eating high-fat foods make you fat?

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Cooking With Olive Oil
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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

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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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