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12/13/2016 / By Vicki Batts

As much as 70% of store-bought olive oil is adulterated, oxidized and rancid, undermining the health benefits

Olive oil is a kitchen staple that’s touted for its myriad of health benefits. It’s considered a major component of the Mediterranean diet, and its monounsaturated fatty acids are heralded for being a healthy source of dietary fat. Countless studies have examined the potential health benefits of olive oil, uncovering many advantages to its consumption. […]

12/07/2016 / By Vicki Batts

Olive oil industry tries to silence Doctor Oz for warning about fake products

At the end of November, a trade group representing olive oil importers filed a lawsuit against Dr. Mehmet Oz in response to his claim that much of the imported olive oil sold in the U.S. is fake. The group is pressing charges under a virtually untested Georgia food libel law. The North American Olive Oil Association, […]

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