Olive oil is at the heart of the Mediterranean diet

A growing library of research backs up the health benefits of an olive oil-based diet, according to British physician Dr Simon Poole. Dr Poole is an internationally renowned authority on the science and application of the Mediterranean diet and co-author of The Olive Oil Diet: Nutritional Secrets of the Original Superfood. He explains why he sees olive oil as the heart of the Mediterranean diet and how to choose a high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

Olive oil is at the heart of the Mediterranean diet
A growing library of research backs up the health benefits of an olive oil-based diet, according to British physician Dr Simon Poole. Dr Poole is an internationally renowned authority on the science and application of the Mediterranean diet and co-author of The Olive Oil Diet: Nutritional Secrets of the Original Superfood. He explains why he sees olive oil as the heart of the Mediterranean diet and how to choose a high-quality extra virgin olive oil.

This podcast series attempts to inform listeners of the nutrition, health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products, by drawing on the scientific knowledge of leading nutritionists, dieticians, scientists, doctors and academics from Australia and around the world.

It complements the wealth of material collated by the Olive Wellness Institute – evidence-based credible information on nature's very own ancient source of health and wellness, the olive tree.

Each fortnight you'll hear from experts on the reasons why regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil and products derived from the olive tree can improve our health.

This podcast series attempts to inform listeners of the nutrition, health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products, by drawing on the scientific knowledge of leading nutritionists, dieticians, scientists, doctors and academics from Australia and around the world.
It complements the wealth of material collated by the Olive Wellness Institute &ndash; evidence-based credible information on nature's very own ancient source of health and wellness, the olive tree.
Each fortnight you'll hear from experts on the reasons why regular consumption of extra virgin olive oil and products derived from the olive tree can improve our health.