“Mediterranean diet” is a generic term based on the traditional eating habits in the countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. There’s not one standard Mediterranean diet. At least 16 countries border the Mediterranean.
Dietary fats are highly controversial, with debates about animal fats, seed oils, and everything in between. Most people agree extra virgin olive oil is incredibly healthy. As part of the Mediterranean diet, this traditional oil has been...
Olive oil and extra virgin olive oil are both made from olives, but the method of extracting the oil is different. As a result, they have different colors, tastes, and health properties.