OLIVE OIL AND HEART HEALTH
Extra virgin olive oil has long been associated with heart health, and it is one of the most-studied foods in the Mediterranean diet. Research published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology has examined links between regular olive oil consumption and cardiovascular health, though studies like these show association rather than cause. Much of the interest comes from olive oil’s monounsaturated fats, antioxidants, and polyphenols, the same compounds that make it a cornerstone of Mediterranean-style eating. Olive oil is a food, not a treatment for any medical condition, and it works best as part of an overall balanced diet.
CHOOSING A HIGH-QUALITY EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
For everyday cooking and finishing, extra virgin is the least-processed olive oil you can choose. Unlike refined oils such as corn, canola, or light olive oil, extra virgin olive oil is extracted by a simple mechanical milling process rather than with chemicals or high heat, which preserves its natural flavor, antioxidants, and polyphenols.
McEvoy Ranch olive oils are made from early-harvest olives, milled with care to keep those compounds at their peak. Explore our Extra Virgin and Agrumato Method olive oils and taste the difference for yourself.
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McEvoy Ranch grows and mills organic extra virgin olive oil on our certified organic ranch in Petaluma, California.
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