Healthcare Professional Resources

Learn more about the environmental impacts of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and olive products, and why the Mediterranean diet is considered a highly sustainable dietary pattern.

Not all Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is of high quality. To ensure you are buying authentic EVOO that is of a high quality follow the principles detailed in this guidance form below How to look for a good quality EVOO Download

All food will deteriorate over time. For example, fresh fruits and vegetables can ferment, and fats and oils will go rancid. There are concerns that consuming rancid fats and oils is damaging to health. Whilst more research is needed to establish impact of long-term consumption of rancid fats and oils, this report discusses some of […]

This book is intended as an overview for Healthcare Professionals on the evidence based health benefits of Olive Leaf and its related products. Click here to download booklet.

This presentation is designed for lecturers, or any presenter wishing to educate on the current science related to Extra Virgin Olive Oil. Or, you may just be interested in learning more! If you have any questions or comments about this resource, please email us at info@olivewellnessinstitute.org The Science of Extra Virgin Olive Oil Download The […]

Based on the Australian Standard for Olive oils and olive-pomace oils. An infographic on the Grades of Olive Oil. Grades of Olive Oil Based on the Australian Standard for Olive oils and olive-pomace oils. Download

Recent research conducted in an Australian oil specialist laboratory confirms that Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the safest and most stable oil to cook with. Canola oil, grapeseed oil and rice bran oil, were found to be the least stable and produced the highest level of polar compounds when heated. Polar compounds are a […]

The human microbiome is a complex environment and we are just beginning to touch the tip of the iceberg in our understanding of how this symbiotic relationship affects our health. This article aims to briefly touch on what we do know about the symbiotic relationship between humans and our microbiota, and ways in which we […]

Coconut oil has grown in popularity over recent years. An example of the power of the Internet to propagate any food to ‘superfood’ status, are the claims made about coconut oil more a case of good marketing over good science? Here we look at how coconut oil stacks up against the well-researched health benefits of olive oil, especially as a key part of a Mediterranean-style dietary pattern.

This presentation is designed for lecturers, or any presenter wishing to educate on the current science related to cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil. 

An infographic on Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil which is also suitable as a patient leaflet. Leaflet – Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Download

An infographic on the topical applications of olive products and a summary of the evidence. Typical olive products and skin health Download