Living a Nutritious Life Podcast
In this episode of Living a Nutritious Life podcast, we are thrilled to welcome Barbara Ruhs, a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist and Olive Oil Expert.
About Our Guest:
Barbara Ruhs is a nationally recognized nutrition leader and the USA Lead Dietitian for Cobram Estate Olives. As founder of MarketRD™, a marketing communications agency, she has shaped nutrition strategies for some of the world’s most respected food brands and commodity boards, including USA Pears, Avocados From Mexico, and The Unique Mānuka Factor Honey Association of New Zealand.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
– The science behind why extra virgin olive oil is so beneficial — and what sets it apart from regular olive oil.
– How to spot truly high-quality olive oil in the grocery store.
– The latest research on olive oil’s unique phenolic compounds (like oleocanthal) and their impact on inflammation and overall health.
– Best practices for storing, cooking, and maximizing the nutritional punch of your olive oil.
Episode Highlights:
– Barbara’s fascinating career path, from collegiate athlete to avocado industry leader to olive oil expert.
– What makes extra virgin olive oil superior for your heart and anti-inflammatory health.
– Decoding olive oil labels: how to know you’re actually getting extra virgin quality and the shocking results from a UC Davis study.
– Should you take “shots” of olive oil plus how to pair olive oil with other healthy foods for maximum absorption.
About Living a Nutritious Life Podcast:
Welcome to the Living a Nutritious Life podcast with Keri Glassman, MS, RDN, CDN, where we break down the latest nutrition science into smart, actionable tips to help you live your most nutritious life.
On the Living a Nutritious Life podcast, Keri and her world-renowned guests cut through the noise, sharing unparalleled, forward-thinking tips, tricks, and the latest in health, wellness, and nutrition science.
Based on Keri’s whole-person approach to healthy living, each impactful episode extends far beyond the simplistic “get more sleep” and “eat your greens” advice. She connects the dots like no one else – like how morning yoga can make it easier to choose a healthy lunch, leading to better sleep at night.
Listen as Keri and her expert guests explore the physiological and behavioral connections that explain, for example, why the common wisdom around dieting and exercising alone doesn’t work, so you can finally make the meaningful changes you’ve been looking for.
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Connect with Barbara:
Website: https://olivewellnessinstitute.org/resources/healthcare-professionals/
If Food is Medicine, Extra Virgin Olive Oil is the First Prescription: https://www.aboutoliveoil.org/food-is-medicine-olive-oil
IG: www.instagram.com/cobramestateusa/
FB: www.facebook.com/cobramestateusa/
Not All Extra Virgin Olive Oil is Equal: Fresher is Better – Cobram-Estate-What-is-Extra-Virgin-Olive-Oil.pdf
Did You Know You Can Cook with Extra Virgin Olive Oil? – Cobram-Estate-Cooking-with-EVOO-US VERSION-2025074JKD5-highres
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