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DON’T BUY OLIVE OIL IF THE LABEL DOESN’T SAY THIS You probably already know your EVOO should be stored in a dark glass bottle (never plastic)… and that it should have a harvest date, not just a best by date. But what is on the label? It’s just as important. Here’s what you should be looking for: 🫒ORGANIC: no pesticides, better quality sourcing 🫒EARLY HARVEST: typically october/november (higher in polyphenols = more benefits) 🫒SPECIFIC VARIETY: look for Koroneiki or Olympia — stay away from blends or “mixed origin” 🫒LOW ACIDITY: ideally ≤0.5% 🫒POLYPHENOL CONTENT LISTED: – >500 mg/kg = high phenolic – >1000 mg/kg = ultra high phenolic (this is where it becomes medicinal) The benefits of olive oil everyone talks about? They come from olive oils that are single-source, early harvest, single-variety, and cold pressed. These olive oils are high in polyphenols like hydroxytyrosol, shown to support vascular health, reduce inflammation, and protect cholesterol from oxidation. So next time you’re shopping… don’t just grab “extra virgin” and hope for the best. Make sure the points above are clearly laid out on the label.