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The cooking oil aisle can feel crowded and confusing. With so many options available, it

Key Takeaways: Extra virgin olive oil stands out for heart health because of its unique

Key Takeaways: Extra virgin olive oil is one of the best choices for homemade salad

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The Experts

Meet the team

The people behind Pompeian know olive oil the way a sailor knows the sea.
Lauren Manaker

Lauren Manaker

Registered Dietitian
Lauren Manaker is a registered, licensed dietitian with over 20 years of experience helping people reach their health and wellness goals through evidence-based, compassionate guidance. A certified lactation educator and award-winning, three-time author, she is a trusted voice in women’s health and a frequent media contributor and speaker on nutrition and wellness topics.
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Sara Haas

Registered Dietitian & Chef
Sara Haas is a trusted food and nutrition expert with culinary training who helps audiences turn evidence-based guidance into practical, enjoyable cooking. As a writer, recipe developer, and dietitian/chef, she brings a media-ready perspective shaped by years of teaching, speaking, and consulting—paired with the credibility of a published cookbook author.
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Chrissy Arsenault

Registered Dietitian
Chrissy Arsenault is a registered dietitian, certified personal trainer, and MBA with over a decade of experience spanning fitness, clinical care, and private practice. As a nationally recognized nutrition expert and media contributor, she helps translate science into clear, engaging guidance—bringing Pompeian’s wellness and culinary story to life through practical content rooted in real-world experience.
Amy Brownstein

Amy Brownstein

Registered Dietitian
Amy Brownstein, MS, RD, is a nutrition consultant and founder of Nutrition Digested, where she partners with health startups and consumer brands on evidence-based nutrition strategy, FDA-compliant labeling, and science-backed content. A Tufts-trained dietitian with experience spanning clinical care, digital health, and media, she is an award-winning speaker and frequent contributor to major nutrition publications.
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Samantha Devito

Registered Dietitian
Samantha DeVito, MS, RD, is a registered dietitian and communications professional with experience spanning clinical care and corporate wellness. She specializes in translating evidence-based nutrition science into practical, sustainable habits, and is a regular contributor to national media and publications like EatingWell.

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