1.Types of Olive Oil
Olive oil comes in one of three types, or grades: extra virgin, virgin, and refined (light). They’re labeled based on how much processing they go through before they’re bottled and sold. Refined olive oil is the most processed of the three.
2.Which Is Healthiest?
The olive oil that goes through the least amount of processing to make is extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Because of this, EVOO has more nutrition than virgin or refined olive oils do. For example, it’s high in healthy plant nutrients called phytochemicals that may help fight cancer and heart disease. So to get the most from your olive oil, reach for the EVOO.
