In most parts of the Mediterranean, a meal can not be considered perfectly cooked if it wasn’t prepared using olive oil. Olive oil is a naturally occurring oil extracted from the olive tree’s fruit grown in temperate and Mediterranean climates. Incorporating olive oil into your diet will reduce the risk of suffering from heart disease, inflammation, and diabetes. The oil is also rich in antioxidants such as vitamin E and K, which have been proven to reduce the damage caused by oxidative stress.