Used at restaurants, fast-casual establishments, in mass-produced products and at home, we encounter oils everywhere we eat. Many conventional highly processed oils can have long lasting negative health effects when consumed in excess. A staple in the Mediterranean diet, extra virgin olive oil is one of the healthiest options you can cook with. We've answered a few of the most commonly asked questions we receive about cooking with olive oil to help you make the shift to cooking with olive oil every day.

Rich in polyphenols and monounsaturated fats, pure cold pressed extra virgin olive oil contains a multitude of health benefits. Adding exquisite flavor and healthful function, we've broken down the information you need to understand what polyphenols are, how they show up in olive oil, and why they're important.

Fresh, savory and simple, this easy salad dressing is far from boring. With bold, vibrant and rich flavors whisked into every drop, you'll want to keep this dressing on hand at all times. 

Boasting the world's healthiest, longest-living populations, "Blue Zones" are places that have identified exceptional longevity based on traditional lifestyles. With its high concentration of centenarians and low rates of chronic diseases, Sardinia was among the first places studied as a Blue Zone. Citing connectivity, low stress, natural movement, purpose and healthy eating habits as key contributing lifestyle factors, it sounds like the Italian way of life really pays off in more than one way.

This simple salt scrub combines ancient sea salt from Trapani, raw organic honey, and beautiful organic extra virgin olive oil. While the salt serves to purify your skin, honey serves as both a binder for the scrub and an anti-inflammatory to soothe, and extra virgin olive oil nourishes and moisturizes.