30 ml a day: a billionaire's olive oil experiment (and how to copy just the part that works for you)

Why does Bryan Johnson pay 10x more for his olive oil? The answer comes down to 3 letters: PPM. And it completely changes the effects on your body.

The Acidity of Extra Virgin Olive Oil

📅 Updated May 2026 · Reading time: 6 minutes Quick answer The acidity of extra virgin olive oil is a chemical parameter that measures the amount of free fatty acids present in the oil. It r...

Is Extra Virgin Olive Oil good for children?

Most parents know that olive oil is good for their children. What almost none of them know is that 95% of the oil they buy has lost the compounds that make it genuinely beneficial. Dosage by age, t...

Summer and Your Olive Oil: What Almost Nobody Tells You

Discover why extreme heat deteriorates Extra Virgin Olive Oil even before you open the bottle. Learn how to store it properly in summer, what risks come with oil that's been bottled months in advan...

Polyphenols: The Hidden Treasure of Olive Oil

What are polyphenols and why do they matter? If you're someone who looks for a genuinely great EVOO — one with body, character and depth — there's something you need to know about: polyphenols. In ...

PICUAL: the character of a variety that leaves no one indifferent

Some varieties please everyone. Others, like PICUAL, either win you over completely… or they don't. But one thing is beyond dispute: once it has you, there's no going back. This Andalusian variety ...

An Appetizer with 1 Michelin Star

A few weeks ago I had the chance to enjoy an unforgettable dining experience at a 1 Michelin Star restaurant. The evening was full of surprises, but one detail stayed with me: an appetiser as simpl...

Why Rainfall Matters for the Olive Grove — and What It Means for Your Oil

September rains have arrived at the olive grove just in time this year, bringing with them the long-awaited water our olive trees need to begin the cycle of the next harvest. Did you know that thes...

4 Gourmet Recipes with EVOO That Will Wow Your Guests

There's something great chefs know that most home cooks don't. A dish changes completely depending on the oil you finish it with. José Andrés, Ferran Adrià, Alice Waters and Jamie Oliver have one t...

The art of pairing: unfiltered Extra Virgin Olive Oil and unexpected dishes

📅 Updated May 2026 · Reading time: 7 minutes Quick answer Pairing unfiltered extra virgin olive oil means bringing together its intense, fruity, and gently peppery flavour with foods that amplif...