In this video, we take you on an exclusive tour of the olive oil-making process, revealing how real extra virgin olive oil is extracted from olives. Often referred to as the "juice of the olive," ...

Olives picked, crushed, and pressed by hand — this is how extra virgin olive oil was made long before machines.

However, there are many factors to consider when deciding whether to use this heart-healthy oil when preparing your next recipe. “Extra-virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest fats you can use.

The most refined olive oil is called 'extra virgin.' To be called so, the olives need to be crushed within 24 hours. They also need to be 'cold pressed,' meaning the oil is extracted mechanically ...

To start, you should be looking for extra-virgin olive oil, as both Emily Lycopolus, olive oil sommelier and author of The Olive Oil and Vinegar Lover’s Cookbook, and Nancy Harmon Jenkins ...

A study by the Monell Chemical Senses Center reveals that extra virgin olive oil contains oleocanthal, a compound that mimics the effects of ibuprofen. Consuming 50 g of this oil daily can provide ...