Real Extra Virgin Olive Oil: Best Way to Know it's REAL

[@Mark-yn8ji]

We need to sue the companies producing fake foods with class action lawsuit.

[@donnisthran2812]

Last year in october I had a heart attack. In December because I kept having problems the ER Doctor ordered a complete body scan and found that the possible cause of my unresolved problems were coming from sludge in my gallbladder. I went directly to your channel to see what you recommended to help me take steps to heal not remove the gallbladder. I also noted your suggestions on how to deal with high cholesterol and high blood pressure. Thank you for helping to save my life.

[@jamesagnew6512]

Dr. Berg, I have been following you for over a year now. I went on KETO with intermittent fasting a little over a year ago. My family told me last summer, I was going to kill myself eating so many eggs. I am happy to report that I have had 2 annual checkups with my Dr. and both were super positive. In September of 2021, 4 months after I started Keto my checkup was fantastic. Also, my PA said many positive things about Keto and the results people have had following it. This years checkup was just as positive. I appreciate your knowledge and your ability to put scientific things into a regular vernacular Thank you very much.

[@ebnyaa]

Congrats :) I also started Keto 4 months ago and, yeah, everyone told me I will get sick and have a hair loose. Instead I feel good and my hair are shining ;))) 3-5 eggs a day ;))

[@JuicyOlive-sx2ho]

We are producer of Organic premium quality EVOO you may check the product once and you will notice the difference.

[@SergeantGadriel]

Families in general are not helping at all

[@Rhaspun]

Yes. I eat three eggs a day for almost two years now. My blood work numbers are always good and has improved since I've dropped 20 lbs of weigh.

[@clarajohnson3305]

What is the best way to eat eggs? How do you eat your eggs fried, hardboiled or sunnyside up? I do not really like the taste of the yolk,​@@Rhaspun

[@Laura-kv7bl]

I just got supplies to make your cauliflower pizza. I’ve been eating keto ever since having gallbladder pain, the doctors said there are no stones so I suspect maybe sludge or low functioning, I will stick to keto, I’ve lost 15 pounds in 2.5 weeks and my kids are excited for me to make the pizza today! Also I gave my husband your gallbladder formula bile salts, he had his gallbladder removed last year and has had chronic diarrhea since, it immediately stopped his discomfort and he’s no longer getting diarrhea. Thank you!

[@healthyketoexperiment7964]

Wow. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@weliedwecheatedwestole8717]

What is gallbladder formula bile salts?

[@Tap2EarnTips]

I live in a Mediterranean island and even though we don’t have many foods available in the US, having an abundance of fresh, cold pressed extra virgin olive oil at cheap prices makes up for it! I have plenty of it every day and feel as strong as it gets!

[@maria-212]

I’m guessing you’re Greek from the name. There’s a reason why your people live the longest. You have the freshest food out there!

[@JuicyOlive-sx2ho]

We are producer of Organic premium quality EVOO you may check the product once and you will notice the difference.

[@graciedelgado4913]

Where can I buy the juicy olive oil

[@deidrehathcox5590]

I was suffering from gallbladder pain and acid reflex, and I purchased your gallbladder product. I haven't had a problem since. You cured me! Thank you so much, Deidre

[@deidrehathcox5590]

Keep up the good work you do

[@kinggeorge111]

Great news!!!❤

[@erstwhile6163]

I used to holiday in Positano. The villa served the most simple salad : iceberg lettuce, extra virgin olive oil, saw salt and lemon. It was the most amazing salad, but impossible to recreate at home because even the best ingredients just lacked the flavour of the local Italian produce.

[@MMA-CLIPS2]

Peppery aftertaste that almost makes you cough and it should still be green after heating it up. Also it should actually smell like Olives.

[@georgepierre3594]

earthy taste.

[@michaelcalibri3620]

Why would you heat up expensive olive oil when half the valuable constituents are damaged by heat? You wouldn't need it cold-pressed if you were going to heat it up anyway.

[@wickywills]

@@michaelcalibri3620 Maybe because it's still better than cooking with seed oils and less expensive than avocado oil

[@michaelcalibri3620]

@@wickywillsThen we're talking about very different olive oil because the one I'm talking about cost on par with avocado oil or more. 25$+ a bottle.

[@allanchino35]

@@wickywillsuse tallow or lard

[@shannydavis1973]

If you suffer from ulcers, take a Tbl of extra virgin cold pressed olive oil in the morning a half hour before eating. Make sure it's real olive oil. A prayer always helps

[@markmaxwell4890]

Have you healed from an ulcer by using olive oil ?

[@karenmcardle142]

Thank you . I had Hpyloria a few years ago and my dr keeps asking me if I'm taking my tablets (omeprazole). Which I was , I never knew I had an ulcer or even I could have 1 from Hpyloria. Dr Berg and Dr Mandel are my go to drs . I'm in the UK and learned so much from these 2 . They have literally gave me my life back. Thank you for sharing. Blessings.

[@sarjeetsharma1734]

Can you pls let me know how to recognize the oil is real...pls do reply

[@sarjeetsharma1734]

@@karenmcardle142 thank you my friend! I really appreciate it... I heard about blackseed oil, yes I think it's called kolanji seeds, olive oil is really expensive, and it's more worth to buy if one knows it's real. Thanks 🙏 stay blessed

[@sarjeetsharma1734]

Karen Mcardle.. do you take a empty stomach blackseed oil?

[@chcgostyle]

This is the only type of oil I get, and yes it smells as Dr. Berg describes. Because I use an oil dispenser and it lives on my kitchen counter, I keep the rest of it in my fridge, and when I go to use it, I have to let is sit out and warm up because it "Sets up". It gets milky/foggy and very thick and hard to pour. So I have to let is sit out and warm up before I can use it, I certainly don't mind the wait!!

[@naciye3827]

We get ours from our family in Cyprus. I don’t think I’ve ever appreciated how special this is. One year I helped pick the olives off the trees.

[@ceilconstante7813]

Any chance its sold in the USA?

[@skywalktriceiam]

Πολύ καλά!👌🏼 you are very fortunate🌻☺💜

[@naciye3827]

@@skywalktriceiam I truly am.

[@skywalktriceiam]

@@naciye3827 I love these good stories! 222(spitting😉)☀️💜

[@adrianl7147]

I lived in Paphos (Cyprus) for a year and enjoyed the best olive oil I have ever had. It was just the local brand everyone bought in the Supermarket. Outstanding.

[@gernotritzau5948]

Hi Dr Berg, I have somewhat stumbled across your channel and I am absolutely blown away, by all your content. I am originally from Germany Europa, and immigrated to the US in 99, needless to say, the food has really left me in a tough spot. My health has always been challenged, as I work in construction and relying on home made food, for the longest time wasn't appealing to me, but I made it a mission in 2017 to make changes and followed Dr. Gundry. He offers great ideas and very expensive supplements, but he has not made it very easy to understand the theory as well as you. With your videos, I am able to apply the teachings at our kitchen at home, little by little. I really want to thank you for all this amazing content, I am so inspired, that I will likely start my own KZbin channel for construction and self help. Also, my mom lives in Spain, on their own farm and they had me put some combucha on my toe fungus for 15 min once a day for 4 days, it really worked great and I will do that on other areas of my body instead of using the chemical shower.

[@moustafa83hamada]

You can put an amount of oil in a cup, then put this cup in the freezer for a period of no less than two hours. It is in the form of liquid oil, which means that it is not original

[@moustafa83hamada]

@@Zeb786 Do that 👍👍🌷🌷

[@juanfermin1841]

So it supposed to get solid?

[@moustafa83hamada]

@@juanfermin1841 yes 👍

[@juanfermin1841]

@@moustafa83hamada Thank you very much sir.

[@moustafa83hamada]

@@juanfermin1841 you are welcome 🌺🌺

[@Stan_144]

Good option: California Estate Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil sold by Life Extension. $25. 500ml.

[@aber6441]

As a someone who own a land of olive oil in Morocco and used to always have olive oil for breakfast and cook my food with it since I young age. Once I moved to the UK I was shocked that in 10 years I never was able to find real olive oil, bought all the expensive types from supermarkets but all of them were weak and dont taste nothing like olive oil. I ended up shipping olive oil every year once I harvest my trees in Morocco. People in UK don’t know much about olive oil and can’t know if it’s real or not since they are used to the fake taste of the one in the supermarkets also people here don’t seem to have the culture of the benefits of olive oil. You can only know the difference when you taste the genuine one. There is also a big difference between olive trees that grows with natural rain (rainfed agriculture) compared to the one growing with irrigation. The bitter taste come from the green olives while the red intend to be less and black taste fruity. The tree start all green if you harvest it that time then you will have a green olive oil but bitter and too much stronger also this will give you less oil, then later the olives become red then black, best time is when the tree contain a mix of all 3 colours, the black olives give more oil and don’t taste bitter. Once harvested and pressed you get a light brown greenish olive oil, which contain the aroma of the 3 colours. With time (few months) the olive oil don’t taste less bitter but always (through the year) it will have the string taste of olives. (The one that you smell on the bones) From my experience I can know the virginity of the olive oil just from the smell, once you open the bottle the strong cold smell hit your nose a sharp lightning sent (really sharp and cold) is felt travelling from your nose all the way in the canal and hit your throat, you will feel a slight burn on your throat. If you don’t feel this the olive oil is either fake or mixed or some very low quality. (The smell will always be there even if the olive oil is old by one year)

[@adamil1098]

I loved to hear your story. You sound likr an expert in the topic 🤔

[@Nathaly0886]

Have you taste goya olive oil is it a good quality??

[@aber6441]

@Herendill I havent tried all brands out there, only tried few expensive ones from the shelfs at the grocery shops and they were either +1 year old or low quality. First if you bought it few days ago, means your olives oil were cultivated and pressed in Nov-Dec-Jan, it will be 3-4 months old by now. At this stage if you inhale it will pierce your nose it will be really Sharp and cold that you will immediately react once it hit your throat (remember you are not tasting anything you're only smelling) this effect will be there for 9-10 months, the older it gets the lesser the effect will be, after 1 year it will start to vanish and only warm smell left, the smell at the 1st months is strong but cold not warm. If the olive oil is one year old there is no point buying it as new one comes each year. I advise to buy your olive oil for the whole year once you find a genuine seller either in mid Dec each year after the harvest. also the type of the tree plays a big part, you should always know whats the name of the tree you're olive oil are coming from. Mine is Picholine

[@sallywatkinslanoza5405]

I've heard very good things about Morocco Olive Oil. "olive trees are grown in a harsh desert environment, this triggers a “nutrient surge” that can give olive oil 30x more hydroxytyrosol polyphenols...".

[@beverleyroberts1025]

Thank you so much. I have recently become interested in real, good quality extra virgin olive oil. 🫒 I have been given a choice at a local shop. The lady tells me the one that gives a slight burn to the throat is not suitable for salad dressings and drizzling on food, she says only suitable for dipping bread. But the same brand has a milder evoo that she recommends for dressings. Would you still go with the first one? 🤔

[@mostlyketo77egypt]

Actually that little sensation at the back of the throat is what makes any cough or chest infection sufferer feels immediately better, after taking an olive oil spoon first thing in the morning, usually it will burn a bit in the throat, if that person has an infection, and the benefits of olive oil will double in this case, if it's combined with Za'taar (dryed thyme paste).

[@skywalktriceiam]

Thyme is 1 of the best🌱💜

[@mostlyketo77egypt]

@@skywalktriceiam true

[@skywalktriceiam]

@@mostlyketo77egypt and, za'taar is so yum👌🏼☀️

[@desmorgens3120]

@Nadia Hilmi1988 Olive oil can act as natural antibiotic medicine for throat? Which type of olive oil do you mean? EVOO? Tadinya saya pikir cuma kencur (kaemferia galanga) yang bisa jadi obat batuk dan tenggorokan. Thank you.

[@mostlyketo77egypt]

@@desmorgens3120 I'm sorry. I don't know which language you speak.

[@mgwgeneral6467]

Yup ! Learning a lot about nutrition as I was fasting 7 days I came across your channel, and of coarse fasting keto effects came up. Since that day I started taking in a regular diet of healthy videos from your channel . And I learned a lot about our system and some how’s and whys the body reacts to different food groups. Thank you for telling the truth , I say that because I experienced much of the effects you explained in your videos! 👍👍👍👍 I haven’t learned this much about nutrition since my family members were in medical school!

[@jstreutker]

I immediately went to my pantry to test my favorite brand, Acropolis, which is CAD $25-30 per liter bottle when not on sale. It took about 15 seconds for that sensation to arrive in the back of my mouth, but then it even spread to the rest of my mouth--a very mild spicy feeling.

[@robertoperaza2683]

An additional tip is try to get the ones that are bottled in a dark glass container. Sunlight oxidizes the oil so coming in a dark brown or dark green bottles the better. 👍

[@markekar6021]

good chance its not good quality if its not in a dark glass bottle

[@Cosmo-Kramer]

@@markekar6021 The one Dr. Berg recommends comes in a clear bottle.

[@jamesmarshall3311]

@@Cosmo-Kramer That is oddly true, I don`t really get that. But I know that that oil, from Firenze in Tuscany, is the real deal. A superb pesticide free oil of the highest quality. I have used it, and it`s not cheap !! It has a distinct green hue and it bites the back of the throat, always a good sign with these oils.

[@margaretjohnson3806]

What is the olive oil from Firenze that Dr Berg is recommending? Website? Apologies, but I don't see a link or name and wasn't sure what he said. Thank you. Or if you can provide an address for the olive oil farm in Morocco that you're talking about. Thanks!

[@margaretjohnson3806]

@@mariannasharp3662 thanks!

[@Iamtheclip]

Being Italian I remember how selective my father and grandma were about their olive oil cheese and spices! A great thanks deserved for all those whose health has improved!

[@ahmadfarooq7009]

Which one is good olive oil brand

[@oskrnavljenicrv]

yeah, tell us!

[@rubysandhu3721]

​@@ahmadfarooq7009 laudemio brand

[@williamskalaios6444]

​@ahmadfarooq7009 the one that is not from Italy and Spain

[@supersurfer1]

Majority of Italian oil is fake and adulterated by the mafia. Never buy Italian olive oil.

[@foxfriendzanimaltown9859]

I can't understand why the government doesn't enforce the issue, ALL ingredients should be clearly listed on labels except in the case of a special formulae but then it should be a general listing!

[@lpg12338]

The government doesn't care about the health of its citizens.

[@mikaelsjoberg1894]

@@lpg12338 A really precise and to the point answer!! Applauds!

[@usewisdom2]

@@lpg12338 true. They only care about their greed and how much $$$$ they can make from the adulterated filthy excuse they promote for olive oil or any oil for that matter. Their version of "vegetable oils" are really not vegetables and you can grease your axle with it.

[@lilcricket4379]

people frown upon baby lung

[@anitanash7777]

Gov don’t care about our health, only their profit; AND they want vague info cause they’re pushing globalism...😈

[@PureMocro]

I’m moroccan and I get every year a new batch from my grandpa who has olive treas and lets the olives get picked and cold pressed. Never had fake olive oil in my throat. Grateful to be blessed with this. It can be a little more expensive then but its worth it. Alot of health benefits. We also massage with it.

[@SingleAndAlmostBrokeinSurrey]

That's one thing I goggled when I started consuming EVOO on keto diet, why my throat itches each time I eat with EVOO and I learned that's how you know that your EVOO is real. Thanks, Dr. Berg for your informative video.

[@kdiverdown]

Listen to your body and learn about anti-nutrients!! They are NOT good for us! 😫

[@jayebirdjb7143]

I’ve been told that to test your olive oil, put it in your refrigerator to see if it gets cloudy. It’s supposed to be cloudy in low temperatures.

[@Ulitmatemuffin]

Can you do one on Avacado Oil? I read a study conducted by the University of Davis where they found that most Avacado Oils are filled with soybean oil and some didn't even actually have avocado oil in them! Thanks

[@Suzanna-wh3nr]

Yikes!

[@skywalktriceiam]

They are so freakin' sneaky! Read the bottle! It should not say "refined" unless it is naturally refined. And, 100% "pure" and "virgin" and "cold pressed" are things to loòk for. As a matter of fact, the extraction method for all oils need be looked at because HEXANE is evil! Take care☀️🌱💜

[@jeffrygreene2363]

Chosen Foods Brand 100% pure Avocado Oil IS the real deal.. Usually found at Costco or ordered from Amazon

[@shresthapuja]

@@jeffrygreene2363 Thank you!

[@2K9s]

@@jeffrygreene2363 chosen foods blend avocado, coconut and saffron oils is legit too.

[@manricobianchini5276]

Just put the bottle in the fridge overnight. If the oil congeals, there is more olive oil in the bottle. That is the simplest way. And yes. Never get olive oil in any container other than glass.

[@John-bz6re]

Costco Kirkland has high quality Italian Olive Oil in Dark Plastic.

[@cannotbeshaken7889]

This fridge test is extremely inaccurate. You can look this up.

[@dulynoted2427]

The closer to the source of what you consume, the better. Hence, farmer's markets.

[@bostonjackson9384]

Interesting. So, where do we find olive farmers in Minnesota?

[@coolfix948]

I love farmers market

[@PMofKhanadah]

Are there many Olive farms in the US ? Enough to supply the farmer market crowd ?

[@DrTucsonJim]

I have had GERD all my life due to an issue with my esophageal sphincter not closing enough to keep stomach contents contained in the stomach. I started using extra virgin olive oil, as confirmed by the slight throat burn when swallowing it, on eggs, in salads or just a spoonful of it in the morning. I began noticing my GERD was a little worse, but that can happen anyway sometimes, so I didn’t think much of it, but it steadily got worse. I thought maybe it was the olive oil, so I stopped taking it for a few days and the GERD got better. Started using it again 2 days ago and now I feel worse GERD and nausea. I looked it up online and found out that olive oil ( and other fats) can loosen the esophageal sphincter and precipitate GERD in those who are so disposed. I have been using less than a tablespoon a day, but sadly, it appears I cannot even tolerate that. So I guess this is a word of caution for GERD sufferers.

[@cleverkharlieawesomeassegi3867]

Thanks for sharing this. I feel this might have been my problem. I have even started having chest pains after I eat. When I stopped the olive oil the pains stopped and the gas died down

[@MasterHustler]

Thank you Dr. Berg for being an essential youtuber and doctor. Your videos are always smooth and cool as an iceberg.

[@hankramos8663]

...hence the name

[@eeaotly]

@@hankramos8663 😁

[@JuicyOlive-sx2ho]

We are producer of Organic premium quality EVOO you may check the product once and you will notice the difference.

[@paulthomas3174]

Your channel have helped me tremendously! I've introduced my husband to how helpful and informative that you enlighten and share so much of your knowledge free of charge!!! Thank you so very much for your willingness to teach and explain so many difficult and challenging information to us that is less knowledgeable in the medical field. Thank you, thank you, and thank you again. Leona T.

[@marcfalardeau6058]

I am 60 years young and no longer believe in the food & pharmaceutical industry. Thanks doctor for your advice! Marc, Quebec, Canada 🇨🇦😉🙏🏼

[@NewtonLayman]

Also 60 and feel the same!!!TX. USA

[@SoapAcademy]

Bottlers are notorious for cutting the EVOO. They usually use pomace olive oil, which is the lowest grade. We grow olives and have them pressed by a local olive oil company, which provides a service.

[@scottjohnson2256]

You and Dr. Gundry are my two online family practitioners. Since April 4 2021 I have lost 115 pounds lowered my glucose, my blood pressure, gotten to a point where I sleep more than 8 hours every night, fast, and am curing my pre-diabetes and exercise everyday. Mina EVOO from Morocco is my preferred shot glass drink. I drink it two to three times a day. I drink a liter every two weeks. My bowels are a pleasant occurrence and my friends and acquaintances are beginning to ask questions. I eat only organic non-GMO. Oh, and something you should look into, I’d love to get your opinion about eating 30 spirilina algae tablets, 250 mg each, and 15 Chlorella tablets, 250 mg, each day. Those are 64% protein and contain 40 minerals vitamins and amino acids in each tablet. Almost like a meal. No dishes, no cooking, and they are food. Talk about about reducing the grocery bill too! Between fasting and eating the algae, non-Lectin foods and less dairy than in anytime in my life I probably eat around 700 calories a day if I don’t count the EVOO. ….and I am alive and more healthy than I have been in decades! My mitochondria and gut buddies are thanking me everyday.

[@sarjeetsharma1734]

Hello Sir, Sccot Johnson@ can you pls explain what does EVOO stands for? Can not figure out! As you mentioned tables Chlorella, ate you also taking it? About Dr Gundry ... I saw he's video regarding about losing weight.. gut .. I'm wondering to buy.. still not sure.. pls do reply.

[@joshuahenman2506]

@@sarjeetsharma1734 EVOO stands for extra virgin olive oil

[@beckyhild1140]

@@sarjeetsharma1734evoo is commonaly used on cooking shows as a short cut

[@deliba_evoo]

As a third-generation olive oil producer from Southern Italy, I wholeheartedly agree with your insightful advice on identifying genuine extra virgin olive oil (EVOO). Our family has been nurturing over 2000 ancient olive trees and crafting high-quality EVOO for decades. We ensure our oil is solely produced from olives we cultivate, ensuring a robust flavor profile - fruity, slightly grassy, and with a distinctive peppery kick. This is the signature of the highest quality EVOO. You're absolutely right about oleocanthal. This anti-inflammatory compound is not only a marker of genuine EVOO but also plays a significant role in the myriad health benefits attributed to our beloved 'liquid gold'. The cost of producing genuine EVOO indeed justifies a higher price point. When consumers understand the labor-intensive processes involved and the significant health benefits EVOO brings, the price makes sense. We always emphasize the importance of transparency in the process. Our customers know the type of olives we use, our cold-press extraction method, and the exact harvest date, all of which contribute to the authenticity and quality of our product. Finally, yes, glass containers are a must to preserve the integrity and longevity of EVOO. Thank you for spreading awareness about the importance of choosing real extra virgin olive oil. Your points serve as a valuable guide for consumers navigating the sea of olive oil options. Let's continue to promote the value and authenticity of this natural wonder.

[@Yvonne_Grammen]

Can you provide a website so that we can purchase some?

[@deliba_evoo]

@@Yvonne_Grammen deliba olive oil

[@deliba_evoo]

@@Yvonne_Grammen deliba dot it slash en

[@trinacya]

How can I purchase your brand of olive oil?

[@deliba_evoo]

@@Yvonne_Grammen deliba olive oil

[@blueeyes6852]

Thank you Doctor. I've been wanting the real information on olive oil and have gotten discouraged because there are SO many oils from which to choose! You really made things clear for me! I will buy per your instructions. I hope you get paid for promoting certain olive oils Sir (I would never have known of the product had it not been for you)! Please feel free to use this correspondence to assist you in being compensated. Thank you again Doctor! You're a life saver (pun intended)! Lol 🤭

[@kennyvera79]

Can you help me out what is the olive oil you buy

[@StacBurger-x6s]

I started using Castrol oil for my eczema and rosacea on my face. I use it in my eyes. It has diminished the leathery, feeling to the right and left of my nose that my skin had become but it took a long time it’s been four or five months of using it every single day I use it in my eyes it’s helped with, my eyesight, I’ve used it in my hair it’s helped with the growth of my hair on top of my head. I’ve used it on my chest for the wrinkly skin. You get at 65 years of age I’ve used it on my abdomen for abdominal pain that I’ve had, and all of them of helped

[@HufflepuffDaddy]

I saw on another channel that there's the Freezer Test -- If it becomes fully solid, it's real. If it is partially liquid or watery, it's bootleg. Correct me if I'm wrong. Willing to learn something new.

[@Tom-pk4gl]

Oils do not freeze I can remember from science? So I'd say that's wrong?

[@skywalktriceiam]

@@Tom-pk4gl olive oil congeals when it's cold, even out of the fridge

[@sofializzy4519]

@@skywalktriceiam I read labels for country of origin. What I have now is from Italy. I crushed a bulb of garlic and put it in a Mason jar full of the olive oil. I keep it in the fridge and it is congealed so I'm glad to know this. Thank you!

[@HufflepuffDaddy]

@@Tom-pk4gl I believe different Oils do have different freezing points depending on the oil, but regardless, the "Fridge Test" seems to be somewhat flawed and may have gained widespread attention from a certain "Dr. Oz" several years ago. Other sources say look for Certificates of Authenticity, Harvest Dates and reputable Brands to determine quality. Costco's Kirkland brand and California Olive Ranch are supposed to be highly ranked.

[@loboalamo]

According to taste tests by this criteria I would say I have been using olive blends of olive oil with fair flavor packaged in plastic. I In fuse my olive oils with Thyme, garlic Rosemary or lots of basil. One of the best olive oils I bought was at a home improvement store packaged in plastic the flavor was intense but good, great for dipping. I did not use it for cooking which made it last it kept good. It was an import and I haven’t seen it since.

[@hollymahler8213]

You have changed and probably saved my life with your videos

[@Drberg]

I'm so glad to hear that the videos have made a positive impact on your life!

[@m.s9146]

My ex husband, a Greek from Kalamata, always said that you can tell real olive oil by its color and consistency. He inherited olive tree groves and now exports olive oil to the US. I’ll ask him about your test.

[@adrianl7147]

You can make fake oil look dark. The only way to know is to research the farm and producer.

[@chehrazadeesmey8399]

@@adrianl7147 The unique way to know is to have been raised and to have lived around the mediterranean sea "with" olive oil as the only used oil. In Europe i have bought the most expensive, the rare organic, i have never ever found back the taste of authentic olive oil, even worse : i taste and feel on my tongue the taste and the texture of something else than olive oil.

[@Linah220]

@@chehrazadeesmey8399 I bought real organic cold pressed Extra virgin olive oil from greek & got it today. How you will know it is real it must state when it was made, the exp date,where it comes from and stamp on the bottle. And this one has lived around the mediterranean sea. And olive oil does not need to be expensive to be real

[@Chris.Davidson99836]

Greek extra virgin olive oils have very low acidity and peroxides, making them of excellent quality! Greek olive Oil is the best worldwide cause of the earth rocks in the land.

[@idahiggins2001]

Hello, Dr. Berg, I recently started watching your KZbin channel. I am very impressed with channel especially the one you aired about the Colon. I became a student of interest because of the information you provided about this health concern. You explained or defined in debt where polyps come form how to prevent them and what to eat so that they do not become cancerous. Thanks for sharing!

[@navi-charlotte]

I remember in my childhood, my mom gave us a tea spoon from time to time. I have that memory of that pungent, peppery taste in my tongue. With the oils I have tried here in Japan where I currently live, I have not been able to find a brand that tastes right, unfortunately :'(

[@SuperPapadzul]

Olive oil is like wine, all depends where the olives come from. Some is fruity, some is peppery and some smells like olives. NON of the commercial oils are pure or extra virgin. The last good American brand Rancho California is no longer what the label claims and that includes mostly everyone else. It is all heat processed to extend the shelf life. My favorite is Spanish Oil, gold colored and tasty.

[@ramamonato5039]

About two years ago, I bought Red Island Extra Virgin Olive Oil. It is Australian EVOO. When I ate it, I coughed about one or two times. That Australian EVOO was just like knife attacking my throat. It tasted like Indonesian water apple combined with black pepper at the same time, so it was rather bitter. At the same time, it tasted creamy like eating melted margarine. This is the best EVOO I have ever tasted in my life. However, it is very difficult for me to find it in Jakarta, Indonesia. I am trying to buy Cobram Estate Extra Virgin Olive Oil, which is also Australian EVOO. The latter tastes almost the same as the former, however it is far weaker in attacking my throat and I do not cough at all.

[@Herbie11]

"Indonesian water apple" Is that like the road apples that grow on horse trails?

[@ramamonato5039]

@@Herbie11 Use these keywords: "jambu air" or "water apple". Just look at the pictures of that kind of fruit via Google. You will see what I mean.

[@AK-gb9rp]

I remember the first time I had a tbsp of organic EVOO in a black glass bottle i almost spit it out wondering if it had something like pepper or dust or something in it. 😂 i definitely see what you are talking about and im happy i also found out the one i had bought years past was a "80/20" mix of sunflower and olive. Just unfortunate it took me til the age of 24 for someone to tell me this

[@JuicyOlive-sx2ho]

We are producer of Organic premium quality EVOO you may check the product once and you will notice the difference.

[@sams1745]

Northern California has some top quality locally grown and manufactured olive oil.

[@larsen1997]

Where is the link to find real olive oil ?

[@FIGGY65]

@@ruthj.4845 YES ! California Olive Ranch is outstanding!!

[@hannabaal150]

I'm in New York and buy olive oil from California. I grew up next to an olive grove when I lived outside Sacramento. They were everywhere then, probably even more now.

[@MrChiangching]

@@larsen1997 Just get California Ranch Olive oil. Real oil, much cheaper.

[@larsen1997]

@@MrChiangching thank u

[@JamieLynnMorris]

I am starting this today, the oil I ordered arrived yesterday. Colavita EVOO First Cold Pressed. CERMET Seal. Date of 09/2023 Lg metal tin. 3L $57 🌱🌱🌱 Just took 2 tbs full and it DID taste grassy and peppery and there's a lingering tickle/burn at the back of my throat! NEAT-O. Thanks Dr. BERG!!! 😁

[@dheifallahbanihamad]

With all due respect and appreciation to you, we have ways to cheat olive oil by giving it the same taste by grinding hot peppers and green dyes. The best way to check is through laboratories and trust the merchant.

[@usewisdom2]

Yea I suspected green dyes

[@joshuahenman2506]

Well geez this sucks. So even if i follow all the tips to get the real thing such as the throat test,glass bottle, pungent taste, atleast over $10 i still might not get the real thing. Any brand you recommend? Im trying to consume 1-2 tbsp for health benefits but if im not getting the real thing or something that is actually harmful that would suck

[@raju4582]

Bro did you found real and organic EVOO?​@@joshuahenman2506

[@relaxgood512]

I buy organic brands of olive oil hoping that the scrutiny will be higher on them. The taste test I have always known about because of my Italian Family. When I put some of the olive oil in the fridge it gets solid which it should and if it doesn’t there may be a problem with different blends of oils added.

[@lilynaw3767]

@Relax Good, Thank you for sharing this. I have been thinking all these years that a real one should not form solid. Because I always test any kind of oil by keeping in the fridge before I use. How about semi solid?

[@CreatingintheWaiting]

How long to solidify

[@Martina..1]

Are there any brands you can suggest? Some companies love to claim authenticity but with further research it turns out to be a lie.

[@mlbloverock]

Atlas Olive Oils. From orchards in the Moroccan desert. Family owned since 1887 Highest in polyphenols!

[@TheTwins60]

I started taking 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil daily since January 10, 2023, per your recommendation for high blood pressure. It is April 04, 2023, as I am writing this. I have never taken any medications for high blood pressure. My pressure was 150-154 over 89-93. I am now having daily readings of 122-132 over 78-83. I did change a few other habits at the same time, like salt intake and completely eliminating caffeine from my diet. I also have added 2 tablespoons of flax seed to my diet daily also your recommendation from a different video and started walking about 1 1/2 miles a day. Anyway, all that said to say I have never felt better in my life. I do feel like you Dr. Eric Berg DC should get most of the credit because my doctor would only discuss medication. I don't drink or smoke and I carry no more than 10 lbs. of excess body weight. I don't take pills even when prescribed so I knew there had to be another way to lower this pressure. Thank you, Doctor, for your dedication to the health by putting on these videos I am truly grateful.

[@trinacya]

Awesome! What brand did you take?

[@TheTwins60]

@@trinacya Bertolli, Thanks for asking.

[@eleniouzounidou6613]

If you haven't tasted Greek olive oil you must! Especially from Laconia or Crete,its one of the best worldwide.

[@henkkalyves9718]

You're so right Eleni. I live in Crete and take olive oil every day. The soil and weather climate in Crete is the base of high quality olive oil.

[@tjmyers321]

You are so helpful in helping me make the right decisions. Thank you for all your time, dedication and honesty which helps save our lives and give our lives much better quality.

[@natashaareej9760]

Hi dr. Berg, Can you pls start making QnA videos too, so we'll get to know some of our queries. Btw love your content, you are really making difference in our lives, Thanks ❤️

[@AL-grhvc]

Dr. Berg always makes the most SPOT ON videos, thank you Dr. Berg 🙏👏👏👏

[@BobRooney290]

shouldnt the medical professional community be raising this issue publicly so that everyone should be buying $100 for a drop of extra virgin olive oil because anything under that price isnt real EVOO? i mean, clearly it's causing huge health problems, yet nobody in the medical community is raising this as a concern.

[@justsomeguy2211]

Even some of the $10 and $20 bottles of olive oil, from some of the most famous Italian olive oil producers, was - at least once - found to be fake. Price alone is no guarantee of quality. Nor is company name.

[@sissi5598]

Thank you for the link to the Laudemio olive oil. Definitely gonna check it out.😋

[@carolcole570]

After watching your video months ago, I bought an olive oil straight from Italy……in a glass bottle……..with a date ON the bottle. And yes, it IS more expensive. I use this almost every day.

[@ChrisEbbrsen]

I purchased some Bragg brand olive oil yesterday evening. It was. Very expensive. I have not swoosh it yet but a gentleman on you tube who was Italian gave high marks for butteryness and quality for Bragg brand. Another good brand is the olive oil comes in A flask shaped like a barrel. So fat I like the Bragg brand Evoo. Hope I've answered your question. Gratzi!

[@zafotbeeb]

I and my wife need to thank you for all of your rock solid advice in regards to keto diet. I got into a keto diet regimen because of the onset of tingling and numbness in my feet. I have gotten down to one mid afternoon meal a day which has resulted in my losing 35 lbs. and my wife has lost 20. Niether of us was or is concidered fat. I love your meal replacement shake, celery and peanutbutter and your shake are the first things I consume every day.

[@Diggsblues]

I always get olive oil from Puglia, Italy for Christmas presents. It's kind of hard to get in the USA but so worth it.

[@cherylcalac8485]

Cooking Italian with Joe sells olive oil from his farm in Puglia and he sells it on his KZbin channel

[@bobkoure]

The best wheat on the planet comes from Puglia as well...

[@andrewhadden216]

Can you just tell us which ones to buy

[@greekgiggler]

Ionis and Artemis are both legit. Expensive but worth it

[@maximussilverstacker3928]

I’ve lost 31 lbs on keto diet in 5 months ! Always learning never knew the benefits of extra virgin olive oil !

[@markbons7766]

certainly good fake olive oil

[@2thesea541]

Never knew there were FAKE ones, I have the BIG Plastic Bottle that I paid $17 , WOW all these years !!! Thanks for the Knowledge Dr. Berg

[@irmadamjanovic310]

Dr. Berg, how can we do Intermittent fasting without losing weight? Can you please do a video on this topic, purely for health reasons not for losing weight.

[@sylviacandler5541]

Dr Berg, thank you for your wonderful videos! I am using Atlas olive oil, and when I put a cup of this oil in the refrigerator over night, it turns to what looks like butter, which is a pretty good indication of high quality.

[@wyokat1335]

Also read the ingredients on Avocado oil. Some of it isn’t what we thought either.

[@saifkhudairi6465]

I live in Amman, Jordan. Olive trees are grown on the sidewalk here. The country is full of it and the climate is very similar to the mountain sides of greece. Its in the culture to go and pick your own olives and have it pressed in-front of you. The harvest and squeeze season is gathered in only 3 months a year. September - December. Unfortunately everyone in Jordan do NOT cold press the olives. They press the olives with heat. Cold-pressing produces a fraction of what hot-pressing produces. The yield is much lower … “Does anyone one know haw far is the gap between cold-pressing & hot-pressing, when it comes to nutrients, peptides and minerals ?“

[@missymiss2308]

Dr Berg: What story does it tell you? Counterfeit Manufacturer: We need to hire a storyteller 💀

[@Farxadiyoguul]

The question that I wanted answered for years. Thank you!

[@halamer7432]

That’s why I love to watch your videos. The best!! Thank you 🙏

[@LevePalestinaKrossaSionismen]

Olive oil from Bethlehem, Palestine is our favorite, and for cooking, I get the Nablus version in a gallon glass jug, from any Middle Eastern grocery store (many do carry them)

[@sherireuther3047]

I get olive oil from Spain, name is Casas D Hualdo. It’s not cheap but it has a wonderful flavor. There are many varieties of olives used in the pressings, depends on what flavor profile you choose. Mine came in 3L tins.

[@luv2travel2000]

Casas D Hualdo. Thanks for the tip! I want to have the real EVOO not the fake.

[@MadHatterND]

Thank you, Dr. Berg. As a result of this video, I definitely have the real stuff! I was thinking something was wrong with the throat tickle until I watched this. Again, thank you for all of your help to all of us.

[@Lynn-k6v]

I use California Olive Ranch 100% Extra Virgin Olive oil , cold pressed in dark green glass bottle.

[@sabeenmaaz]

Hi can u tell me the brand thanks

[@nietzscheobservador6240]

Good oils freeze easily in the refrigerator. Seed oils (and its mixtures with olive oil) tend to remain liquid.

[@heidibrenner6106]

A Portuguese friend told me that I should not buy olive oil in a bottle. It should only by the stuff that is sold in metal tins because the light from a glass bottle will have a negative effect on the oil.

[@martinsvensson6884]

That's why its often sold in very dark glass bottles. Should work too.

[@henkkalyves9718]

That's true. Here in Crete I buy in metal cans directly from the factory. I take small amounts out of the cans and store it dark and cool (not in the fridge) Take a table spoon with a little lemon on a empty stomach. It will do wonders for your health. Greets from Crete!

[@eduardooramaeddie4006]

Thank you Dr.BERG, I do take a teaspoon of olive 🫒 oil, and I do feel a slight irritation on the back of my throat

[@chrislenemoise3603]

May you please make another video to show us which one you use. Thank you!

[@Grazie7]

He mentions it in the video and even has a link to it in the description. Watch the whole video and you’ll hear him talk about it

[@benitodominguez7034]

I'm a mid 60's widower. I settled for living peacefully and quietly but that has become boring so I what to get my more vitality and enjoyment back in my life. Thank you for all your good advice 🎉

[@chuckbecker8735]

Extremely valuable health-saving as well as consumer info. A double gift for us !!!!!

[@Deadstorage]

I am going to try the 3 part mix for cracked hands waiting on the special honey. Just watched this for the olive oil knowledge. I appreciate what you are doing and I will return next week with some initial results

[@wynnolson4172]

This EVO extra virgin olive oil Dr has described is amazing! I was having arthritic right knee problems, however since taking two table spoons daily of this olive oil the past few weeks my knee swelling and knee movement are near normal already!

[@CinnamonDelight-xb8pl]

I just received my bottle from Amazon. Thanks for the information.

[@joec2174]

Greek olive oil is trustworthy and yes it can be expensive. Avoid the blend oil from different countries. Italian olive oil can be prone to blends. Some home grown Italian oils are good but again can be expensive. So you get what you pay for. The burn in the back of the throat when sipping olive oil, that’s due to acidity level. Good Greek olive oil will be below a 3% acidity level and will list it on the can. Most others won’t.

[@zbynekcodykolacek]

Italian trade mafia fakes oil, cheese and any typical Italian great foods… I saw video @ that!

[@fredriikforkbeard7455]

So, how to tell diff btwn natural acidity and rancidity??

[@joec2174]

@@fredriikforkbeard7455 date and color

[@ellennoble1734]

I know they say you know it takes 3 weeks or so to see or feel a difference ... But following your advice I seen a difference IN 3 DAYS.. WOW! I can not thank you enough . I can't wait for this adventure to go on... YOUR not hungry on it . WHAT! Cravings going going GONE MAY GOD BLESS YOU ALWAYS......

[@Ayrad160]

One question Dr Berg please : does eating olives have the same health benefits as olive oil ?

[@healthyketoexperiment7964]

I would think so. Unless one has problems with eating the fiber.

[@debrakish7215]

Obviously, that's where the olive oil comes from

[@Ayrad160]

@@debrakish7215 Logically yes , but then why they don't just advice people to eat olives instead of always talking about olive oil ?

[@KevinOneil-o4u]

Does eating olives do the same thing as the oil.

[@cheryladams7945]

I have been watching you for at least 10 years. Lots of great explanations and great advice. Please Don't stop 👍

[@Drberg]

Thanks so much for your support!

[@00kidney]

Thank you for this very insightful video Dr. Berg! Real olive oil is one of the healthiest superfoods out there. It's unfortunate that it's so hard to find outside the Mediterranean area. I actually talked about this same issue in one of my most popular videos. Long story short, real Olive Oil it should look muddy and dark, with visible residues. Like what Dr. Berg is showing at 1:00. Everything else is over processed. Still healthy, but not the real thing.

[@andrewjohn6853]

I'm sorry but this is nonsense. You can get real olive oil wherever olives are grown. That's in many places of the world now. Get back to me and I can educate you further if you feel inclined.

[@skywalktriceiam]

@@andrewjohn6853 🌿thanks for extending the olive branch😉💜

[@izsim4739]

Agree 💯

[@macheadg5er]

@@andrewjohn6853 Whooosh right over your head. You can get fake stuff anywhere olives are grown as well. OP never said you couldn't get real olive oil wherever olives are grown.

[@skywalktriceiam]

I checked out your channel and 👌🏼💯! There are many different places that produce high quality olive oil now. I hope you find some💥🌿💜

[@cherylallen581]

Dr. Berg, your video that revealed a tell tale sign that someone has heart disease, if there is a rather horizontal crease at the bottom of the ear lobe, really got my attention because my son, age 52, has that crease, just like the video showed in both ears. Well first Thank you for making that video and I sent that video along with helpful tips of my own to him and his wife. I know his wife will do the things you suggested and I bought him a bottle of Tocotrienol. They will get the rest. Again Dr. Berg I appreciate all of the videos you make and I have shared many of them. I also suggested he eat hot salsa everyday as that really helps keep the blood flowing.

[@Drberg]

No problem. Thanks for following my advice. Wishing good health to your family.

[@thuy-trangnguyenthi1806]

Dear Dr. Berg, I'm Trang from Vietnam. I'm so lucky to happen to know your channel when searching on how to differentiate the real and fake extra virgin olive oil as I am seriously to take two spoons per day. I have bought an Organic Extra Olive Oil bottle of Terra Crete and it tastes quite like what you said. However, it does not solidify at all when I put it in the fridge for some days. Please could you give me some advice about this. Thank you so much Dr. Berg!

[@spacecadet4876]

I have a bottle of Laudemio Extra Virgin Olive oil my son brought home from Italy. It's in a clear bottle. I was told to either keep the box it came in and/or store it is a cabinet out of the sun. It certainly does have that bite in the back of the throat! I love a shot in the morning. As a treat I use it on popcorn with a little sea salt. This is great content! Thank you and the comments are wonderful as well.

[@Slaugenour]

Hello Dr. Berg, I have been wondering about the safety of heating olive oil. I have found mixed data and was wondering if you could clarify what happens to olive oil when heating it. You likely don't have time to answer this question in a video but some guidance would certainly be helpful. Thank you for your time.

[@pauljones2857]

I use good olive oil for cooking is that good for you or not?

[@aikaterinistrat135]

It’s very good and healthy in Greece we cook with olive oil Mostly 🌺

[@JuicyOlive-sx2ho]

We are producer of Organic premium quality EVOO you may check the product once and you will notice the difference.

[@jamessolinski6191]

@@JuicyOlive-sx2ho Hello More info on your product please.

[@patriciabreeckner5414]

Yes, your my kind or doctor! A natural teacher, I love u & your wife and oh, those food dishes please share more!!!

[@summerjones6202]

I love Evoo, I recently read it has omega 6 which I thought was bad for us. What make omega 6 in Evoo "good for us"

[@brittanytaylor144]

Me too ,at this point I really don't know what's good for you anymore

[@lovinglife3847]

There are no foods that have 100% omega 3 or omega 6 oils. It is the ratio between the two oils that you need to be concerned with.

[@informavoir]

Could you do a video on skinny people? People who almost can't gain weight. What sort of diet is best for us? What's not optimum about the skinny person. Do we too have insulin resistance? Thank you I appreciate your informative videos.

[@sandyhobo2053]

Are there any good ones at walmart or krogers. Could anyone recommend me one.

[@pilotusa]

Thank you for the info on taste testing the EVOO to check its authenticity. The "tickle" in the bcak of the throat is really a thing! You we not explicit on your assertion about paying $10 for olive oil in that you did not specity how many ounces or milliliters for that price.

[@wildt0n]

Thank you Dr berg for your valuable video and add free content.

[@davidcochran595]

I have been in Montana since May working with my son ! We have no TV I have been listening to Dr Bergs you tube videos My mother had Glaucoma and is blind I too have high eye pressure! I also have low Vitamin D (I’m age 65) I have been taking average 30k IU of vitamin D3 and 150 MG of K2 -7 Magnesium at night and zinc My shoulders and neck are loosening up and I am more nimble throughout my body I go to the eye doctor next week curious to see my eye pressure

[@mscorporetion8081]

Thanks so much for the great discussion about olive oil !!!

[@Drberg]

You're very welcome!