How to Choose REAL Extra Virgin Olive Oil: A Practical Guide
Nick Norwitz
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Olive Oil Lover's Club! This link and discount code NICK2025 for 10% off: https://tidd.ly/3FDeHHb Is your extra virgin olive oil actually extra virgin… or just extra fake? Up to 80% of "extra virgin" olive oils on store shelves aren’t actually extra virgin. They’re often oxidized, stripped of their healthiest compounds, or even cut with cheap oils like soybean or canola. And that means… the oil you think is fueling your health might actually be undermining it. But don’t worry—today, I’ll show you how to spot the frauds, choose the best extra virgin olive oil, and even put your olive oil to the ultimate test. Let’s make sure the olive oil you're using is truly adding to your health journey—and not taking away from it. Guide to Mediterranean Ketogenic (Medi-Keto) Diet Newsletter: https://staycuriousmetabolism.substack.com/p/how-to-start-a-mediterranean-ketogenic?r=40ekz2 Chapter 0:00 – 80% of Extra Virgin Olive Oils are FAKE 1:02 – What Does “Extra Virgin” Olive Oil Mean? 1:59 – Dark Glass or Metal Bottles: Protecting Quality 2:16 – Harvest Date vs. Best Buy Date: What You Need to Know 3:07 – Price Matters: Why You Get What You Pay For 3:56 – Inert Gases & Nitrogen Seal: Protecting Olive Oil from Oxidation 4:16 – Look for Olive Oil Bottles that Tell a Story 5:01 – Trusted Certifications: EVA and COOC Seals Explained 5:47 – Join the Olive Oil LOVERS Club 7:03 – The Cough Test: How to Choose the BEST Extra Virgin Olive Oil 9:38 – Quick Recap: How to Pick the Right Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Your Health #oliveoil #extravirginoliveoil #olives #mediterraneandiet #oleocanthal #cooking #nutritiontips #microplastics #staycurious #metabolism #metabolichealth #antioxidants #healthyfats #oliveoilbenefits #hearthealth #oxidation #foodquality #certifiedoliveoil #oliveoiltest #healthylifestyle #oliveoilbenefits #extrahealthy #nutritionfacts #coldpressed #organicoliveoil #healthyfat #foodscience #oliveoilbenefits #naturalhealth #pureoliveoil #sustainablefarming #nutritionstudy #dietaryfats #healthystarts #gourmetcooking #nutrientdense #wholefoods #kitchenessentials #fattyacids #mediterraneanlifestyle #antioxidantrich #foodculture #cleanlabel #nutritioneducation #hearthealthy
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