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Special 2 Part Series on the Science and Health Benefits of Olive Oil Synopsis for Episode 2: From the Grove to the Kitchen: The Truth About Cooking, Choosing and Using Olive Oil The second episode in this powerful two-part series brings the science into everyday life. Special guests and global olive oil authorities Dr Simon Poole and Judy Ridgway discuss practical tips and clarify myths and misconceptions: Can extra virgin olive oil be safely heated? How do you choose a high-quality oil? How does olive oil compare with seed oils, butter and ghee? This episode equips listeners with clear, evidence-based guidance to transform how they cook and eat. Woven throughout is the reminder that the olive tree is a revered and blessed tree across the three Abrahamic faiths and holds particular reverence in Islam where olive oil has been specified to provide nourishment and healing. Essential listening to learn about the amazing benefits of the oil from this blessed tree.