Olive oil is a core staple in a Mediterranean-style diet. And it is for good reasons that it takes a central place as a ‘go to’ salad and cooking oil in kitchens around the world. In this age where too many foods are dubiously anointed with the title of ‘superfood’, extra virgin olive oil may just be one food deserving of this name in the oil category. In th ... Show More
Jun 1
Tea, L‑theanine and a calmer mind
After water, tea is the most popular drink in the world. We turn to it for comfort, for a break in the day, and increasingly, for its claimed mood‑calming powers. Scroll through social media and you’ll find no shortage of claims that tea, or more so one of its bioactive compounds ... Show More
11m 31s
Mar 2026
How berries help build a better brain
One of the best guides to food variety is colour. And for colour, there’s a group of natural plant chemicals called anthocyanins that are getting a lot of attention for their potential benefits on the brain. Anthocyanins are the pigments that give red, purple, and blue plants the ... Show More
13m 9s
Jun 2024
Does olive oil really make you fat?
Olive oil, a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet, boasts a rich composition of essential fatty acids, vitamins A, D, E, and K, along with polyphenols. These antioxidants are celebrated for their role in decelerating cellular ageing. Fatty acids, a pivotal component of lipids, i ... Show More
4m 8s
Aug 2021
1442: Q&A - Is Olive Oil Good for You - The Mediterranean Diet vs. The Whole Foods Diet & Monounsaturated Fats
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Episode 1442: Q&A - Is Olive Oil Good for You - The Mediterranean Diet vs. The Whole Foods Diet & Monounsaturated Fats
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12m 8s
Jan 2024
The truth about the Mediterranean diet
Each day this week, we examine one of the world’s most popular diets. Putting the latest scientific evidence under the microscope, we’ll discover these diets' true impact on your health. Today, we’re talking about the Mediterranean diet. This indulgent diet champions vegetables, ... Show More
23m 25s
Apr 2025
The Truth About Olive Oil: What You’ve Been Buying Is Probably Rancid with T.J. Robinson
In this episode, Dr. Anthony Balduzzi sits down with T.J. Robinson, founder of the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club and globally known as The Olive Oil Hunter, to uncover the hidden truths about the most-used oil in our kitchens: olive oil.T.J. has traveled across the globe, from rem ... Show More
1h 17m
<p dir="ltr">In today's episode,Dr. Jockers explains why oxidative stability is more important than smoke point when choosing cooking oils. He shares how saturated fats like coconut oil and grass-fed butter are the best options for cooking.</p> <p dir="ltr"> </p> <p dir="ltr">You ... Show More
