How to eat olive oil

You’ve probably been hearing the gospel of extra-virgin olive oil for years now. It’s good for everything, it seems, from greasing up a sauté pan to whipping up a salad dressing — even moisturizing skin or conditioning hair. Most of its popularity is, of course, due to its purported health benefits. According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, it contains antioxidants, seems to reduce inflammation and may even reduce blood pressure. But extra-virgin isn’t the only olive…

It can be daunting, given the dizzying array of cooking oil options lining grocery store shelves, to know which ones are the best for you. First off: If you’re in that aisle at all, good job.

Eat this healthy fat every day and receive a variety of health benefits

The mixing of olive oil with lemon provides a large amount of nutrients. This helps to calm diseases and prevent complications.

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Get the special blend of spices to make Carrabba's Olive Oil Bread Dip at home! I bet you already have everything you need in the pantry for this Italian bread dipping oil.

We break down everything you need to know about extra virgin olive oil to help make sense of this Mediterranean kitchen essential.