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Summarized by Robert W. Griffith, MD Summary Polyphenols in olive oil represent components which are unrelated to monounsaturated fatty acids, and can raise HDL-cholesterol levels and lower the risk of oxidative damage, thereby providing a degree of cardiovascular protection. Introduction By now, most people know that olive oil is a healthy dietary addition. Indeed, many […]

When sampling a gourmet olive oil, try it on its own to detect the subtleties of flavor. Smell the oil first, then taste it. How does it feel on your tongue? Thick like motor oil or slippery and light? What do you sense immediately and then what do you taste as it hits the back […]

The two biggest enemies of olive oil are sunlight and oxidation. The oil loses its flavor and begins to go rancid. Good olive oil usually comes in a dark bottle to protect the oil from the sun’s rays. If you keep it in a cool, dark place and always keep the cork or screwtop on […]

Medina now boasts an olive oil tasting emporium. The Olive Tap opened Nov. 19 at 1031 N. Court St. and owner John Petrocelly said business has been “phenomenal.” The store, in the Kmart plaza near Marc’s, carries extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar, tapanades and gift items, but what makes Petrocelly’s concept unique is customers […]

A study published in the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB) Journal examined how olive oil may account for the significant difference in cancer rates between Northern and Southern Europeans. The researchers looked at urine samples from volunteers from Denmark, Finland, Germany, Italy, and Spain, who consumed 25 milliliters of olive oil every […]