Episode 414: Avocado oil vs. Olive Oil

Want to really understand the difference between olive oil and avocado oil? Is avocado oil really safer for higher heat? How do these two oils stack up in terms of nutritional benefits? Tune in to hear us answer these questions and more in this episode all about olive oil vs. avocado oil. 

 

In this episode, we unpack the history of olive oil and avocado oil, how both are produced, and what goes into processing them. We discuss refining and how this can be problematic, smoke point considerations, what EVOO means, and how we use each in culinary applications. Listen the whole way through to hear our conclusion of the olive oil vs. avocado oil debate! 

 

Also in this episode: 

• History of Olive Oil vs. Avocado Oil
• Processing and Production
• Smoke Point
• What Exactly is EVOO?
• Spray Bottle for Olive Oil
  • Amazon.com: PUZMUG Oil Sprayer for Cooking, Olive Oil Sprayer Mister, 100ml Olive Oil Spray Bottle for Salad, BBQ, Kitchen Baking, Roasting
• How are Olive and Avocado Oil Refined?
• Health Benefits
• Culinary Use
  • The Best Marinade and Chimichurri Sauce
  • Beet Hummus - A healthy alternative to regular hummus
  • Simple Olive Oil Mayonnaise 
  • Green Goddess Dressing
  • ROASTED BEET AND GOAT CHEESE SALAD WITH THE BEST BALSAMIC DRESSING

 

Sponsors for this episode: 

This episode is sponsored by FOND Bone Broth, your sous chef in a jar. FOND’s bone broths and tallows are produced in small batches with premium ingredients from verified regenerative ranches. Their ingredients are synergistically paired for maximum absorption, nutritional benefit, and flavor. Use code NATURALLY to save at fondbonebroth.com