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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.

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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

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

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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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