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healthy cooking

Basics

Mar. 5, 2026

How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Become America’s Default Kitchen Fat

Updated U.S. dietary guidance has put extra virgin olive oil in the spotlight, but experts say the biggest health gains come when it replaces other fats as the default choice for everyday cooking.

Food & Cooking

Feb. 23, 2026

Australia and New Zealand Producers Warn Health Star Ratings Could Undercut Olive Oil Messaging

With Health Star Ratings set to become mandatory, olive oil producers say the algorithm penalizes extra virgin olive oil and overlooks compounds linked to its health benefits.

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Basics

Mar. 11, 2025

Experts Offer Tips on Adopting the Mediterranean Diet

There are no complicated rules. With some basic knowledge and the right pantry ingredients newcomers can master the world’s healthiest eating pattern.

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Food & Cooking

Jul. 1, 2024

Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer

Fresh, seasonal ingredients are combined with the year’s extra virgin olive oil to create some of the most delicious summer dishes of Greek cuisine.

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Food & Cooking

Jul. 1, 2024

New Cake Mixes Challenge Conventional Baking Wisdom

After three years of development, Estelle Sohne launched Flour & Olive to help everyday bakers replace butter with extra virgin olive oil in a range of cake recipes.

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Food & Cooking

Sep. 6, 2023

In Australia, Mediterranean Diet Costs Less than Alternatives, Study Finds

Researchers found Australians could save 28 Australian dollars per week by following the Mediterranean diet.

A plate of dakos salad featuring a base of barley rusk topped with tomato sauce and crumbled feta cheese. - Olive Oil Times
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Four assorted donuts with chocolate, pink, and white icing, topped with sprinkles and colorful decorations. - Olive Oil Times
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Food & Cooking

Dec. 13, 2022

Chefs in France Bring Extra Virgin Olive Oil to Christmas Dinners

The quality of local oils and their health benefits have earned a place at the heart of French Christmas traditions.

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Food & Cooking

Oct. 26, 2022

Study Links Cooking Methods and Health

The researchers found some cooking methods corresponded with beneficial effects on inflammation. Heating edible oils, but not olive oil, to high temperatures had negative effects.

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Basics

Feb. 11, 2022

Use Olive Oil in Soups and Stews

From cold Gizpacho to chicken noodle, extra virgin olive oil is a healthy and delicious way to spice up bisques, broths, soups and stews.

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Food & Cooking

Nov. 4, 2021

Lighten Thanksgiving with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Substituting butter and other fats for extra virgin olive oil is a great way to lighten your holiday menu while adding fresh flavors to the classics.

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News Briefs

Jul. 29, 2021

New Synthetic Unsaturated Fat Stays Solid at Room Temperature

The discovery from researchers in Belgium may eventually replace palm oil and coconut oil in a range of edible and domestic products.

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Food & Cooking

Apr. 16, 2021

Wild Edible Vegetables, a Hidden Gem of Greek Cuisine

Organic and always served with olive oil, wild veggies are a staple dish in Greece and a source of vitamins and nutrients.

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Food & Cooking

Nov. 14, 2019

Healthy Foods Are More Environmentally Sustainable

A new study reveals a clear link between healthy food and environmental sustainability.

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Health

Feb. 8, 2017

Six-Step Guide to Following the Mediterranean Diet

A transition to a healthier diet is easier than you think. Here are six steps to get you started.

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Food & Cooking

Oct. 27, 2014

Use Olive Oil for Frying

A new study shows olive oil stands up better to repeated heating and may be the best choice for frying.

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Food & Cooking

Aug. 28, 2014

Fried Extra Virgin Olive Oil a Super Food for Some Women with Diabetes

Extra virgin olive oil, even when fried, can boost the health of diabetes patients.

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Food & Cooking

Jul. 29, 2014

Cereal for Breakfast? Pass the Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Some high-profile culinary professionals have been topping their breakfast cereals with extra virgin olive oil.

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World

Jun. 17, 2014

Beauty, Inside and Out

At 79, Sophia Loren still knows how to stun on the red carpet -- and one of her beauty secrets is olive oil.

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Food & Cooking

May. 14, 2014

Movie Popcorn's Dramatic Twist

Palace Cinemas in Australia offers popcorn made with olive oil turning what many people class as “junk food” into a far healthier option.

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Health

Jun. 11, 2013

Researchers Recommend Vegetable Oils High in Omega 6

A study suggests soybean, canola and corn oil are heart healthy even though too much omega-6 is associated with several health conditions.

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Health

Apr. 6, 2013

Hojiblanca Develops Olive Oil with Rosemary Extract Said to be Better for Frying

Antioxidant titans rosemary extract and virgin olive oil together reduce harmful acrylamides, Spanish researchers say.

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