For years, olive oil—with its monounsaturated fats and delicious flavor—has been one of the undisputed hero ingredients of the heart-healthy Mediterranean diet, along with lean proteins, fruits, ...

Wellness influencers on social media have been tossing back shots of olive oil like it’s a magic elixir, and as a dietitian, I couldn’t help but be intrigued. Packed with healthy fats (which are in ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Jess Cording is a dietitian and health coach who covers wellness. Olive oil, especially extra virgin olive oil, has been noted for ...

They say olive oil is liquid gold — but too much might be making the wrong part of your body rich. A new study published in the journal Cell Reports has found that a diet high in oleic acid — the ...

As someone who writes about food-related products for a living, my (tiny single-cabinet) pantry is as full as you might imagine. I have more types of vinegar than I can count on both hands, an absurd ...

Food fraud is rising globally, with the 2025 Food Fraud Vulnerability Index report showing a marked increase in criminal activity across all sectors. But while some products have escaped nefarious ...

If you haven’t heard of olive oil shots yet, it’s one of the hottest trends in wellness right now—just take a look at TikTok. But before we get into the supposed benefits, let me start by saying this: ...

Forget your morning coffee, according to TikTok there's a new way to start the day: a shot of olive oil after getting out of bed. Olive oil has long been a staple of the Mediterranean diet, but recent ...

Here’s what what sets extra-virgin olive oil apart from other olive oils on the shelf like virgin, light, and pure — plus how to use it when cooking or finishing dishes. Emily Saladino is a journalist ...

If you are a fan of Starbucks' Oleato drinks, you'd best get your orders in soon. The coffee chain is dropping olive oil-infused options from its menu in early November. After first offering Oleato ...

Don’t slip on some fake olive oil. The ongoing olive oil shortage has driven up prices of the pantry staple and led to an increase in fake “liquid gold.” Prices have surged to an average of $12.39 per ...