Is your extra virgin olive oil actually real? Or have you been buying the wrong bottle all along?

In this episode of The Gayu Lewis Podcast, certified olive oil sommelier Hanān uncovers what most consumers don't know about extra virgin olive oil, cold pressed olive oil, and how to spot the difference between authentic, high-quality olive oil and supermarket blends.

Through a live olive oil tasting, Hanān shares how professionals evaluate olive oil using aroma, flavour and texture, while busting some of the biggest myths surrounding one of the world's healthiest foods.

Together, we answer some of the internet's most searched questions:

• What is extra virgin olive oil?
• How do I know if my olive oil is real?
• Can you cook with extra virgin olive oil?
• Is the olive oil smoke point myth actually true?
• What do polyphenols in olive oil do?
• How do I choose the best olive oil at the supermarket?
• Why are some olive oils bitter or peppery?
• What's the difference between authentic olive oil and blended oils?

You'll also discover why Levant olive oil is considered among the oldest and most distinctive olive oils in the world, what to look for on a label before buying your next bottle, and the simple tasting techniques that can completely change the way you shop for and enjoy olive oil.

Whether you're interested in healthy fats, the Mediterranean diet, heart health, anti-inflammatory nutrition, longevity, or simply buying better ingredients for your kitchen, this episode is packed with practical advice you can use immediately.

If you've ever wondered whether you're really getting the health benefits of extra virgin olive oil, this conversation is for you.

Topics Covered

• Extra virgin olive oil vs regular olive oil
• Cold pressed olive oil explained
• How to identify authentic olive oil
• Olive oil tasting with a certified sommelier
• Polyphenols and their health benefits
• Cooking with extra virgin olive oil
• The truth about olive oil smoke point
• Mediterranean diet and longevity
• How to buy better olive oil
• Levant olive oil and single-estate production

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The Gayu Lewis Podcast brings together leading experts to simplify the science behind women's health, midlife, menopause, nutrition, longevity, and healthy ageing. Every episode delivers practical, evidence-based conversations that help you make informed decisions for a healthier life.

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Your gut does far more than digest food—it plays a powerful role in your hormones, energy, immunity, mood, and overall health.

In this episode of The Gayu Lewis Podcast, I sit down with Hadil AlKhatib, Certified Gut Health Coach, IIN Nutrition Specialist, TEDx speaker, and founder of Dubai's award-winning wellness brands The Broth Lab, The Roost Rotisserie, and Catcha Matcha.

After years of unexplained fatigue, bloating, brain fog, and postpartum depletion, Hadil discovered the transformative power of food and ancestral nutrition. That personal healing journey led her to build a mission-driven wellness business helping thousands reconnect with real, nourishing food.

Together, we explore the science behind the gut-hormone connection, why so many women experience digestive issues during perimenopause and menopause, and the simple daily habits that can make a meaningful difference.

In this episode, we discuss:

• Why gut health is about far more than digestion
• The connection between your gut, hormones, inflammation, and energy
• Why women in midlife are more prone to digestive symptoms
• Bone broth and ancestral nutrition—science or hype?
• Common gut health myths and wellness trends
• Building a purpose-driven wellness business from personal experience
• Practical steps to support your gut every day

Whether you're navigating perimenopause, menopause, bloating, fatigue, brain fog, or simply want to better understand how your body works, this episode is packed with practical insights and evidence-informed conversation.

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What will healthcare look like in 2030? Will personalized medicine replace one-size-fits-all healthcare? And which longevity trends are backed by science versus clever marketing?

In this episode of The Gayu Lewis Podcast, Gayu sits down with Mohit, founder of Verve Partners, the UAE Peptide Clinic, and the World Biohack Summit, to explore the future of healthcare, longevity, and personalized wellness.

Together, they discuss the biggest health trends shaping the next decade, the rise of preventive medicine, the reality behind biohacking, and why genetic and epigenetic testing are changing the way we understand our health. They also unpack what consumers should be paying attention to, what they're wasting money on, and why the future of healthcare is becoming increasingly personalized.

Whether you're curious about longevity, interested in optimizing your health, or simply want to separate science from hype, this episode offers practical insights into where healthcare is heading and what it could mean for you.

In this episode:

• The biggest healthcare and longevity trends for 2030
• The shift from reactive healthcare to preventive medicine
• Biohacking: what's evidence-based and what's marketing?
• Genetic vs. epigenetic testing explained
• How personalized healthcare is transforming treatment
• The future of health optimization and longevity

If you enjoyed this conversation, be sure to follow The Gayu Lewis Podcast for evidence-based conversations on menopause, midlife health, nutrition, longevity, strength training, hormone health, healthy ageing, and the latest innovations helping you live a longer, healthier life.

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