Not your average olive oil.
It’s a key ingredient in the Mediterranean Diet whichmay support increased life expectancyfor those who follow it.
High phenolic olive oil is a fabulous find for anyone looking to increase their wellness through food.
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What Does High Phenolic Mean?
You’ve likely heard of some types of polyphenols, such as tannic acid and flavonoids.
“High phenolic” simply means that a food is high in polyphenols.
What Makes High Phenolic Olive Oil Different
All extra virgin olive oil contains polyphenols.
Dr. Goren says extra virgin olive oil is made without excess heat or chemicals.
On the other hand, refined olive oil is treated differently.
“When I studied oleocanthal in my lab, I became fascinated with olive oil,” she says.
Lastly, science didn’t catch up on the polyphenol content of olive oil until recently.
Dr. Goren says scientists only recently discovered the various phenols in olive oil in the last 30 years.
It makes sense, then, why this oil is new to us.
Let’s examine why.
Why The U.S. That isn’t the case stateside, though.
“I am skeptical that this would happen soon,” Dr. Goren says.
What Does High Phenolic Olive Oil Taste Like?
For those who love the flavor of olive oil, this stuff is a bit intense.
Dr. Goren says that the benefit is in the burn when it comes to HP olive oil.
I’m a fan of punchy olive oil, so I enjoyed this version immensely.
How to Use High Phenolic Olive Oil
Fair warning, this oil does not come cheap.
To get acquainted with HP olive oil, Dr. Goren suggests trying it straight.
She suggests starting with a spoon or small short of raw high phenolic olive oil on an empty stomach.
Drizzle over a Caprese salad, grilled fish, or mix with other oils in your salad dressing.
It’s always existed, but it didn’t become commercially popular until recent years.
It’s worth a try for anyone interested in supporting their wellness through their food.
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