There is a long list of reasons to use olive oil: heart health, reduce cancer risks, lower blood sugar levels, keep tissues fluid, and control your weight. If you already haven’t switched to olive oil, maybe now is the time. There are so many different kinds, hopefully this will help make it less confusing when you pick.

• Extra-Virgin Olive Oil comes from virgin oil production only, contains no more than 0.8% acidity, and is judged to have a superior taste.
• Virgin Olive Oil comes from virgin oil production only, has an acidity less than 2%, and is judged to have a good taste.
• Pure Olive Oil. Oils labeled as Pure Olive Oil or Olive Oil are usually a blend of refined and virgin production oil.
• Olive Oil is a blend of virgin and refined production oil, of no more than 1.5% acidity. It commonly lacks a strong flavor.
• "100% Pure Olive Oil" is often the lowest quality available in a retail store: better grades would have "virgin" on the label.