Everything You Need to Know About Olive Oil | Simon Hill, Msc

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Simon Hill

Nutrition, Health & Fitness, Self-improvement, Education

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🗓️ 25 February 2025

⏱️ 48 minutes

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Is olive oil really as healthy as people claim? How does it compare to other fats? And how do you choose the best product for cooking and everyday use? In this episode, I take a deep dive into the science behind olive oil—its potential role in longevity, its impact on chronic diseases like cardiovascular disease and diabetes, and the key factors that determine quality. In this episode, we cover: Olive oil’s role in longevity and overall health The difference between refined and extra virgin olive oil How olive oil may influence cardiovascular, cognitive, and metabolic health What to look for when buying olive oil and how to store it properly Whether it’s safe to cook with olive oil and how to preserve its benefits For more details and supporting studies, visit the full show notes. Introduction (00:00) Olive Oil for Longevity and Lifespan (00:52) Olive Oil for Heart Health and Chronic Disease (06:28) Olive Oil’s Role in Cancer Prevention (07:58) Olive Oil for Brain Health and Cognitive Function (12:38) Olive Oil for Metabolic Health and Blood Sugar Control (16:08) How Olive Oil Supports Overall Health (21:12) How to Choose High-Quality Olive Oil (25:27) Best Practices for Cooking and Storing Olive Oil (35:12) Key Takeaways on Olive Oil’s Health Benefits (41:32) Want to support the show? The best way to support the show is to use the products and services offered by our sponsors. To check them out and enjoy great savings, visit theproof.com/friends. You can also support the show by leaving a review on the Apple Podcast app and sharing your favourite episodes with friends and family. This episode is brought to you by: 38TERA Consider 38TERA's DMN-01 prebiotic supplement a daily multivitamin for your gut. Formulated by yours truly and gastroenterologist Dr Will Bulsiewicz. Use code THEPROOF for a discount at checkout. Function Health Track, optimise, and thrive with Function Health. Access 100+ lab tests – five times more than a typical physical – including ApoB and LP(a), no doctor approval needed. Get science-backed insights and track your results over time. Skip the 400,000-person waitlist at functionhealth.com/simonhill. Only available to those living in the United States. Pique Tea Pique's Nandaka provides sustainable, all-day energy and makes you feel like you’re doing something good for your body! Try Pique and get 20% off plus a FREE starter kit when you shop exclusively at Piquelife.com/simon. Calm Find your calm anytime, anywhere with Calm, the #1 app for meditation and relaxation. From guided meditations to sleep stories and breathing exercises, Calm helps you reduce stress, improve focus, and sleep better. Visit calm.com/proof for 40% off a premium subscription today. Applied Nutrition Literacy Looking to sharpen your nutrition literacy and make smarter, science-based decisions? Enrol in the Applied Nutrition Literacy Course to gain the tools you need to evaluate research confidently. Perfect for nutrition professionals and keen enthusiasts. Join by March 8 here. Eimele Eimele Essential 8 is a comprehensive multivitamin that is scientifically formulated to complement your plant-rich diet, increase and sustain your energy, and support the immune system, as well as heart and brain health. Head to [Eimele.com](https://eimele.com/essential-8/15660280.html.) and use code SIMON at checkout for 10% off your first order. WHOOP Whoop, the most advanced fitness and health wearable available. Your personalised fitness and health coach to recover faster, sleep better, and train smarter. Claim your first month free on join.whoop.com/simon. Simon Hill, MSc, BSc (Hons) • Creator of theproof.com • Host of The Proof with Simon Hill • Author of The Proof is in the Plants Subscribe & Connect: • YouTube • Apple Podcasts • Spotify • Instagram: @simonhill • Twitter: @theproof • Facebook: The Proof with Simon Hill Nourish your gut with my Plant-Based Ferments Guide and download my Two-Week Meal Plan.

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1:30.2	All righty friends, in today's episode, we are going to cover pretty much everything you need
1:35.3	to know about olive oil. We will explore olive oil's potential role in preventing chronic disease,
1:40.9	how to choose the best quality olive oil at your grocery store, how to safely
1:45.0	store olive oil, and whether or not it is safe to cook with. And for the record, this episode has
1:51.4	received zero, and I mean zero funding from Big Olive. Before we begin, my team tells me that the
1:58.2	majority of weekly listeners on Apple and Spotify podcasts have not clicked follow.
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2:09.8	Let's get into it.
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