Why do you only recommend COOC certified oils? What does the seal mean?

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The vast majority of olive oil certifications are more of a pledge by the manufacturer and some have a taste (sensory) certification. As a scientist, I need more assurance than this. I recommend consuming olive oils that are certified by the California Olive Oil Council (COOC). COOC-certification is the only approval within the U.S. that includes mandatory chemical analysis of the oil by third-party laboratories and their standards are among the strictest worldwide. Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

Do I have to cook all food (breakfast, lunch, dinner) with olive oil (EVOO) or is it okay if I just add it to her food?

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The olive oil can be dispensed either directly like medicine or mixed in a child’s food.

Does cooking with Olive Oil destroy it’s benefits?

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Cooking olive oil does not degrade it per se. You lose some of the phenols, but otherwise, the other health-promoting effects of the oleic acid remain intact. Extra Virgin Olive Oil contains approximately 70% oleic acid, and oleic acid can reduce the underlying inflammation resulting from excessive dietary intakes of linoleic, arachidonic, and palmitic acid. Heating olive oil while cooking does not damage the oleic acid molecule nor lower the amount contained within the oil. Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

Does olive oil cause diarrhea or loose stool?

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Sometimes individuals can experience loose stools that can occur when first starting olive oil. This is often due to their intestinal tract not being able to absorb the sudden increase of oil being ingested or from malabsorption from bacterial overgrowth of the small intestine. If loose stools occur, I will have my patients stop their olive oil for a few weeks to allow the inulin or rifaximin to rebalance the bacteria and give their intestinal tract a chance to repair itself. Then after a few weeks, my patients can restart their olive oil at a 1/4 of the full dose, and increase up to full dose over a few weeks.

What are the doses of olive oil? And when should I increase the olive oil dosage?

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The dose of olive oil is based on age and only needs to be increased every few years as they advance into the next age bracket. Please see the dosing chart on the left side bar for reference. nnNemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

Can the olive oil dose be split up over the course of the day?

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The olive oil may be taken as a single dose or split into 2 doses. Fewer doses a day are generally easier but choosing a dosing schedule that best works for your family is most important and encourages it to become routine. Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

What does EVOO stand for?

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Extra Virgin Olive Oil. EVOO is the highest quality of olive oil and contains a high concentration of omega-9 fatty acid called oleic acid which protects the body from the inflammatory effects of omega-6 cooking oils such as soy oil, corn oil. safflower oil and sunflower oil. Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

Are products that state “made with olive oil” on the label good choices?

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I advise my patients to avoid processed foods that list olive oil on the ingredients list due to the high probability that the olive oil used is fraudulent. Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.

I kept my olive oil in the fridge and now it has clumps in it. Is it still safe to use?

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Yes, it is perfectly safe. Refrigerated olive oil will solidify and turn cloudy at cold temperatures. This does not alter the health benefits or nutritional value of the oil. Returning the olive oil to room temperature for a short time restores its liquid texture and color. Nemechek Gold COOC certified oil can be purchased here at a 10% discount.