Naturopath Ian Breakspear wanted to know whether there was any difference between various Olive Leaf Extracts (OLEs) prescribed by practitioners with over-the-counter products. Sponsored by the Olive Wellness Institute, Ian conducted research into 10 Australia OLEs (5 practitioner-only and 5 over-the-counter) for their phytochemical profiles. This episode Ian discusses the results showing considerable variation between OLEs.

Leandro Ravetti is world-renowned expert on olive oil. Argentinian-born Leandro has studied and worked across the world, and today he is chief oil maker and technical director at Boundary Bend. He explains how the Australian olive oil industry, although young, is producing high quality extra virgin olive oil. And, he shares his thoughts on why a plant-based EVOO diet is so beneficial to your health and wellbeing.

In 1999 Dr Mary Flynn developed a plant-based olive-oil diet to help people lose weight and improve their health. Her research has uncovered the benefits of the diet on weight loss, and improving risk factors for diseases including breast cancer and prostate cancer. Mary Flynn is an American research dietician at The Miriam Hospital in Rhode Island, and Associate Professor of Medicine at The Albert Medical School at Brown University.

Olive Leaf Extract (OLE) is one of many properties from the olive tree which has proven long term health benefits for those who take it regularly. Community pharmacist and accredited herbalist Gerald Quigley says OLE contains a variety of bioactive compounds which can help with our immune system, lower lipid levels for cholesterol balance and help balance blood-sugar levels.

Dietician Dr Joanna McMillan unpacks the nutritional benefits of a diet shared across many different regions and cultures. A main staple of the Mediterranean diet is derived from the olive tree, a crop which thrives in a climate and terrain suited to the area. Dr McMillan explains how the Mediterranean diet, rich in extra virgin olive oil, compares with other dietary patterns.

A new fortnightly podcast from the Olive Wellness Institute examines the health and wellness benefits of olives and olive products. Hear from world leading experts like Dr Joanna McMillian on why extra virgin olive oil is so good for you. Renowned pharmacist Gerald Quigley explains the power of olive leaf extract. Dietician Dr Mary Flynn discusses the research behind a plant-based olive oil diet. Hosted by the Olive Wellness Institute's Sarah Gray, this podcast aims to highlight the...