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Olive Oil and Longevity: What the Blue Zones Teach Us
Introduction Why do certain communities around the world enjoy longer, healthier lives? Researchers studying the Blue Zones — regions where people regularly live into their 90s and 100s — have discovered common lifestyle patterns: plant-forward diets, strong social connections, daily activity, and the use of natural, unprocessed foods. One cornerstone of this longevity, especially in the Mediterranean diet, is extra virgin olive oil. In regions like Kalamata, Greece, olive oil isn’t just an ingredient — it’s a way of life. But what does modern research tell us about the connection between olive oil and long life? What Are the Blue...