The Health Benefits of EVOO at Elaias Elaion Podcast with Terra Creta

Last week, I had the pleasure of hosting the latest episode of the Eleas Eleon podcast, in partnership with Terra Creta, welcoming clinical dietitian–nutritionist Niovi Chrysanthakopoulou, a collaborator of Nutriclinic, for an engaging discussion on the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil.

Together, we explored some of the most common questions and misconceptions surrounding olive oil - from its calorie content and role in weight management to the unique properties of high-phenolic extra virgin olive oils and their contribution to human health.

Grounded in the latest scientific evidence, our conversation also highlighted the importance of extra virgin olive oil in the Mediterranean diet, its role in the prevention of chronic diseases, and practical ways to incorporate it into a healthy daily lifestyle.

I hope this episode helps listeners better understand why high-quality extra virgin olive oil is far more than just a cooking ingredient - it is a cornerstone of healthy living.