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What You Need to Know About Polyphenols in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

What You Need to Know About Polyphenols in Extra Virgin Olive Oil

There are different factors that determine the polyphenol content of extra virgin olive oil, such as time of harvest, olive varieties, and climate. Polyphenols are naturally higher in Tunisian olive oil due to the varieties grown in the dry desert soil. 

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Cooking with Olive Oil: A guide to olive oil smoke points

Cooking with Olive Oil: A guide to olive oil smoke points

Olive oil is a widely used cooking oil, renowned for its distinct flavor and numerous health benefits. However, many people don't realize that olive oil can be used for more than just salads, dressings, and low-heat cooking. This blog post examines the smoke points of various grades of olive oil and which type can be used for different cooking applications, helping you to understand which grade of oil is best suited for the cooking technique they are using.

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Olive Oil 101: Everything You Need to Know About Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Olive Oil 101: Everything You Need to Know About Extra Virgin Olive Oil

If you’re looking for a delicious and healthy cooking oil, you can’t go wrong with extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). But what exactly is EVOO? What does “first cold press” mean? How do you choose quality olive oil? And can you cook with it? Read on for the answers to all your questions about this pantry staple.

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Terra Delyssa Organic Deglet Noor Dates: Dietitian Approved

Terra Delyssa Organic Deglet Noor Dates: Dietitian Approved

There is a lot of confusion out there about dates. Are they a fresh fruit or dried fruit? Do they contain added sugar? What is the right portion of dates? Melissa Rifkin MS RD is here  to say dates are your friend, and if they aren’t currently on your grocery list, it’s time to add them! Read on to learn more.

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