Known for its versatility, delightful rich flavour and amazing health benefits, extra virgin olive oil is a plant-based, dietary staple that should not be ignored.

For centuries, extra virgin olive oil has been a foundational ingredient in mediterranean diets, embraced by cultures who eat minimal processed food and who are known to be among the longest lived on earth.

Not only is olive oil readily available and suitable for all types of cooking, it is jam packed with antioxidants and heart-healthy fats that can help you to avoid a host of lifestyle diseases, including heart attacks and strokes.

Here, we reveal the main difference between "extra virgin" olive oil and regular olive oil, including its key health benefits when included in your diet regularly.

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