extra-virgin
adjective
ex·tra-vir·gin
ˈek-strə-ˈvər-jən 
: being a virgin olive oil that is lowest in acidity and highest in quality
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The most common foods in this diet are extra-virgin olive oil (EVOO), legumes, cereals, nuts, fruits, vegetables, dairy products, fish, and wine.
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
This is the time to use an extra-virgin olive oil or a mild oil, like canola or grapeseed.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 1 Jan. 2025
Sauté a combination of onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and garlic in extra-virgin olive oil.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Rdn, Ld, Health, 6 Jan. 2025
This is the time to use an extra-virgin olive oil or a mild oil, like canola or grapeseed.
—Josh Miller, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2025
Drain and toss with 2 teaspoons extra-virgin olive oil.
—Cathy Thomas, Orange County Register, 1 Jan. 2025
Sauté a combination of onion, celery, carrots, potatoes, butternut squash, sweet potatoes, and garlic in extra-virgin olive oil.
—Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Dec. 2024
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“Extra-virgin.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/extra-virgin. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.
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