Tomato-Oil Shots Have No Proven Advantage
Tomatoes contain lycopene, which the body absorbs more readily with fat such as olive oil. Research backs the pairing in food, not extra benefits from concentrated shots.
Extra-Virgin Olive Oil 5 articles
Extra-virgin olive oil is the highest-grade mechanically extracted olive oil, valued for its pronounced olive flavor and its role in dressings, finishing, and everyday cooking. In the kitchen it is used for salad dressings, dipping, sautéing, roasting, and finishing cooked foods. For extra-virgin olive oil, grocery comparisons are most useful when they track fat type, saturated fat, serving size, refinement, and added flavorings, keeping the plain product separate from flavored, light, sweetened, or otherwise reformulated versions.
What Daily Olive Oil May Do for Your Health
Olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fat, and extra-virgin varieties contain phenolic compounds that differ widely from one product to the next. Here is what the evidence and health claims can tell shoppers, and where they fall short.
The healthiest cooking oils for your kitchen
The oil you cook with can shape your heart health and more. Here's what dietitians say about which oils to use every day, and which ones to save for special dishes-backed by the latest research.
Why Extra Virgin Olive Oil Remains the Top Choice for Healthy Cooking
Extra virgin olive oil stands out as the healthiest cooking oil, thanks to its high polyphenol content and monounsaturated fats. Learn how to use it for maximum benefit and when to reach for alternatives like avocado oil.
Mediterranean diet study retracted after randomization errors
A major Spanish trial linking the Mediterranean diet to lower heart risk was retracted after serious flaws in how participants were assigned to groups. Even so, updated analysis continued to show a connection between the diet and fewer heart problems.