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Apr 2025
1h 17m

The Truth About Olive Oil: What You’ve B...

Fit Father Project
About this episode

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 remote groves in Chile to the mountains of Spain, in search of the freshest, most flavorful, and most nutrient-rich olive oils on the planet. He shares how most store-bought olive oil is already rancid by the time you use it, and why that matters deeply for your health.

You’ll learn how to distinguish real extra virgin olive oil from the fakes, the proper way to cook with olive oil without degrading its health benefits, and why fresh, high-antioxidant oils can be a powerful tool for heart health, brain function, and longevity, especially for those over 40.

Key Takeaways:

  • What “extra virgin” really means—and why it’s often misused
  • Why freshness, harvest date, and small-batch sourcing matter
  • The dangers of olive oil fraud and rancidity
  • How to store olive oil properly to preserve antioxidants
  • Why olive oil is a metabolic and cardiovascular superfood
  • Tips for cooking safely with olive oil
  • How to shop for real olive oil at local stores
  • Flavor differences between olive varietals and regions
  • T.J.’s global adventures and the stories behind each harvest

Learn More from T.J. Robinson:

Special Offer from the Olive Oil Hunter

Go to http://getfreshfitfather.com/ to enroll in the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club, pay just $1 to help cover shipping costs, and receive a complimentary full-size bottle ($39 value) of one of the greatest olive oils T.J. has ever discovered. 

With T.J.’s Club, there’s never a commitment to buy anything, now or ever, and you can cancel your membership at any time.


Website: https://freshpressedoliveoil.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FreshPressedOliveOil

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCslFrZ2YMsyrTaUAxhumCNA/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/freshpressedoliveoilclub/#


New Research - EVOO is The Safest and Most Stable Oil to Cook With

Smoke Point Not a Reliable Indicator of Cooking Oil Stability

https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/evoo-most-stable-cooking-oil


Biographical Information on T.J. Robinson


T.J. Robinson, affectionately known as the Olive Oil Hunter, is one of the world’s foremost experts on premium, fresh-pressed extra virgin olive oil.


Driven by a passion for authentic flavor and uncompromising quality, he travels to family farms throughout Europe, South America, and beyond to source the finest artisanal oils at the peak of harvest.


T.J. is the founder of the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club, a subscription service that connects consumers with these rare, small-batch discoveries. He is dedicated to importing rare fresh-pressed olive oil, the most flavorful and most healthful extra virgin olive oil on the planet -  until now - virtually impossible to obtain year-round in the US. All his oils are independently lab tested and certified for 100% purity.


Recognized for his deep industry...

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