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Discover how olive oil contributes to better health—from heart protection and cancer prevention to skincare and anti-inflammatory effects. Keywords: olive oil health benefits, EVOO, heart health, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant oil
TL;DR Back in 2021, we published a short piece asking whether cooking with extra virgin olive oil is actually safe. The answer, backed by the 2018 Australian oxidative stability study, was a clear yes. That post has been one of…
TL;DR Gut health is having a moment. Searches for “gut health” are up 35% year on year in the UK, and the microbiome, the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive tract, has gone from niche science to mainstream wellness…
TL;DR For years we’ve known that extra virgin olive oil is a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and a friend to your heart. But a 2025 clinical trial shook up the olive world: researchers found that taking just 8 grams of…
TL;DR When we say that Loukakos Estate extra virgin olive oil contains 870 mg/kg (2024/25 harvest) of polyphenols, we’re not just bragging about a number. We’re talking about one of the highest natural concentrations of these powerful compounds in the…
TL;DR Study Suggests Anti-Aging Potential of Polyphenols on Skin Imagine if the secret to youthful, glowing skin was hidden in something as simple—and delicious—as extra virgin olive oil. A recent study published in the scientific journal Medicina (source) has added…
TL;DR The Mediterranean diet has long been hailed as one of the healthiest diets in the world. But in recent years, it has gained even more traction as research continues to reveal its wide-ranging benefits for both physical and mental…
TL;DR Greek extra virgin olive oil has been a staple of the Mediterranean diet for centuries. In recent years, numerous studies have been conducted to investigate the potential health benefits of this oil, including its effects against cancer. One study…
TL;DR People who are watching their waistlines or trying to eat healthier should be mindful of the amount of oil they use when cooking. But that doesn’t mean we should eliminate all oil from our diet. This is because extra…
