Boost Your Biology with Lucas Aoun 319. Olive Oil Industry SCAM: What You MUST Know
May 26, 2025
Evan Karavitis, founder of Discover The Wild Olive and expert on wild olive oil from ancient Greek trees, shares intriguing insights about the olive oil industry. He unpacks the difference between high-phenolic wild olive oil and conventional varieties, emphasizing its health benefits, including inflammation reduction. Evan explains the award-winning cold-press extraction method that preserves essential compounds, while highlighting the importance of quality in an industry rife with misinformation. Listeners will gain valuable knowledge on navigating olive oil choices.
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Evan's Wild Olive Discovery
- Evan Karavitis discovered wild olive oil through a family connection and health interest during a holiday.
- This opportunity combined his family's olive groves heritage and his passion for health into a new business.
Olive Oil Authenticity Challenge
- You cannot tell if olive oil is genuine without sending it for third-party testing.
- Many supermarket olive oils are likely adulterated or cut due to supply shortages.
Bitterness Signals Quality
- Bitterness in extra virgin olive oil indicates freshness and higher medicinal content.
- Oils lacking bitterness likely have reduced health benefits and may be inferior quality.
