Articles Tagged | "health"

Olive Oil Beneficial for Elderly

by Elena Paravantes

Extra virgin olive oil reduced total cholesterol, but also increased HDL levels, also known as the "good" cholesterol, in a recent study.

Posted on May 13 2013

Olive Polyphenols May Affect Learning and Memory

by Elena Paravantes

Reseachers discovered that olive polyphenols may affect certain proteins in the brain involved in memory, learning and thinking.

Posted on April 10 2013

Olive Oil May Help You Eat Less

by Elena Paravantes

A new study shows that olive oil increases feelings of fullness, which may result in consuming less calories overall.

Posted on March 18 2013

Scientists Say Zinc-Enriched Table Olives Offer Health Benefits

by Julie Butler

Olives are usually preserved with table salt but scientists have found a way to increase their nutritional value by adding zinc salt.

Posted on February 18 2013

Extra Virgin Olive Oil a Potential Functional Food for Colitis

by Elena Paravantes

Researchers concluded that extra virgin olive oil and its polyphenol extracts could improve chronic colitis but also could be used as a functional food for this disease.

Posted on February 11 2013

Olive Oil Compound May Decrease Intestinal Damage in Cases of Ischemia

by Naomi Tupper

Olive oil derived compounds may help prevent intestinal ischemia and reperfusion associated organ damage.

Posted on February 10 2013

Olive Oil May Affect How Genes Function

by Elena Paravantes

A new study shows that olive oil consumption may change the way genes function, reducing cardiovascular risk.

Posted on February 04 2013

Olive Oil May Help Protect Skin from the Aging Effects of the Sun

by Naomi Tupper

New research suggests that a high intake of olive oil and other monounsaturated fats may protect the skin against sun-related aging.

Posted on October 25 2012

Olive Oil Byproduct Rich in Antioxidants

by Elena Paravantes

According to Moroccan researchers olive mill wastewater is rich in antioxidants and can potentially be used in beverages.

Posted on October 02 2012

Olives a Potential Source of Probiotics

by Naomi Tupper

New research published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology has paved the way for the novel use of olives as a source of probiotics in our diets.

Posted on September 12 2012

Adding 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil Can Improve Blood Vessel Function

by Elena Paravantes

The addition of a small amount of olive oil to the diet appears to improve blood vessel function according to a new study by U.S. and Italian researchers

Posted on August 24 2012

10 Really Good Reasons to Eat More Olive Oil

by Michelle Leddon

Every day there seem to be more and more reasons why extra virgin olive oil should be a part of everybody's eating plan. If it isn't already part of yours, here are ten powerful reasons to add it to the menu.

Posted on August 16 2012

Olive Oil May Protect Bones

by Elena Paravantes

A new study by Spanish researchers shows that adding olive oil to the diet may help preserve bone.

Posted on August 15 2012

Olive Oil Beneficial During Fertility Treatment

by Elena Paravantes

A study from the Harvard School of Public Health has found a positive association between good fats and positive outcomes in women having In Vitro Fertilization.

Posted on July 09 2012

Dress Your Salad in Olive Oil to Get the Most Nutrients

by Elena Paravantes

New research shows that olive oil might be the best choice of salad dressing when it comes to absorbing nutrients from the vegetables.

Posted on June 26 2012

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