Olive Oil Mistakes & Secrets + Why You Need an Oil Detox With T.J. Robinson

Myers Detox Podcast

Most people think they’re doing the right thing by buying olive oil—but chances are, they’re making health-sabotaging mistakes without even knowing it.

That’s why I brought T.J. Robinson back to the show. He’s known worldwide as The Olive Oil Hunter—the go-to guy for Michelin-star chefs and wellness leaders who want the real deal. We’re talking fresh-pressed, polyphenol-rich olive oil from award-winning small farms in Italy, Spain, Chile, and beyond.

Here’s the hard truth: most olive oils in the grocery store are frauds. A 60 Minutes exposé uncovered how many are oxidized, stale, or secretly cut with seed oils—completely stripping away the health benefits you think you’re getting.

In this episode, we expose how to avoid the fakes, decode labels, and shop smart. You’ll learn why bottle color matters, what “extra virgin” actually means, and how to spot the difference between real and rancid oil. We even cover why unfiltered oils aren’t always a good thing—and how polyphenol levels drop by nearly 50% within just six months.

We also talk about the surprising science behind olive oil’s health perks—from mimicking ibuprofen’s anti-inflammatory effects to boosting gut health, metabolic flexibility, blood sugar control, and even supporting bone density and intermittent fasting.

T.J. and I do a live olive oil tasting on air and share creative ways we use it at home—from salad dressings and finishing sauces to smoothies and desserts.

T.J. is offering my listeners a $39 bottle of ultra-fresh olive oil for just $1 to cover shipping. I’ve used his oils for over 5 years—go to getfreshwendy.com and try it for yourself.

“ It's the backbone of healthy cooking. Make olive oil the backbone of your healthy cooking. Keep it simple.” ~ T.J. Robinson

In This Episode:

– How T.J. became the Olive Oil Hunter

- Health benefits of fresh olive oil

- Exposing fraud in the olive oil industry

- Tips to identify quality olive oil in stores

- The dangers of seed oils and why olive oil is the solution

- How Dr. Wendy uses olive oil at home

- How fresh olive oil supports satiety and metabolic health

- Olive oil cooking myths debunked

- Live olive oil tasting and sensory evaluation

- Simple ways to incorporate quality olive oil in everyday meals

- How to detox your body from seed oils

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About T.J. Robinson:

T.J. Robinson is the founder of the Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club and is known worldwide as The Olive Oil Hunter. One of the world's foremost experts on premium olive oil, T.J. travels to artisanal family farms throughout the Mediterranean and beyond to source the finest oils at peak freshness. His oils are independently lab-certified for purity and prized by chefs and health enthusiasts alike. With a background as a classically trained chef and food writer, T.J. has made it his mission to connect Americans with authentic, fresh-pressed olive oils that deliver both exceptional flavor and powerful health benefits.

Learn more at: https://getfreshwendy.com

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