Producing a high-quality extra virgin olive oil requires great care and precision at every step of the process, and sacrifices are often made to overall yield in order to produce a superior product.

Consumer Reports helps you choose the right olive oil for your cooking and eating and highlights the best extra virgin olive oils for cooking, dipping, and drizzling.

Medically reviewed by Patricia Mikula, PharmD Extra virgin olive oil has various health benefits, particularly for the cardiovascular system. But it may also help with chronic pain, according to a ...