Here is the latest article on the importance of freshness when it comes to olive oils. The polyphenols in olive oil break down over time, so if you want a health impact from olive oil, it needs to fresh! You should always know when your olive oil was crushed and use it within one year of that date for optimal health benefit.

     Another issue in the olive oil industry is the adulteration of olive oil by mass producers. In the grocery store, you cannot be sure if the product is 100% olive oil. Some producers are cutting the olive oil with canola oil to maximize profits. Canola oil is grown from GMO seeds today, so many health experts are warning consumers to avoid Canola oil.

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