There is so much compelling research to suggest that eating extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) each day is great for overall health!
I use it everyday in my cooking, whether that is for hot or cold dishes. I love it so much that for the first time this year I sourced some incredible extra virgin olive oils to see on my shop, found here.
Below is a round up of some of the evidence, but first let me dispel a myth - it is quite safe to cook with extra virgin olive oil. In a 2018 study on the stability of oils when exposed to cooking at high temperatures, the extra virgin olive oil was found to be the most stable. The extra virgin olive oil could safely withstand heat temperatures up to 210˚C. Here’s the reference.
Here’s an article written by Dr Joanna Macmillan on the safety of cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. In the article she summarises that research shows cooking with extra virgin olive oil is quite safe up to 210ºC, and in fact cooking or heating Australia extra virgin olive oil up to 240ºC is safe too!
‘The Mediterranean peoples have reduced risks of bowel, breast and prostate cancer, as well as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.’ Dr Simon Poole.
Quite a claim from Dr Poole - Let’s begin with a round up of some studies.
Below is a round up of some of the evidence, but first let me dispel a myth - it is quite safe to cook with extra virgin olive oil. In a 2018 study on the stability of oils when exposed to cooking at high temperatures, the extra virgin olive oil was found to be the most stable. The extra virgin olive oil could safely withstand heat temperatures up to 210˚C. Here’s the reference.
Here’s an article written by Dr Joanna Macmillan on the safety of cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. In the article she summarises that research shows cooking with extra virgin olive oil is quite safe up to 210ºC, and in fact cooking or heating Australia extra virgin olive oil up to 240ºC is safe too!
‘The Mediterranean peoples have reduced risks of bowel, breast and prostate cancer, as well as heart disease, stroke and diabetes.’ Dr Simon Poole.
Quite a claim from Dr Poole - Let’s begin with a round up of some studies.