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Jul. 29, 2014
Cereal for Breakfast? Pass the EVOO
Some high-profile culinary professionals have been topping their breakfast cereals with extra virgin olive oil.
Jun. 17, 2014
At 79, Sophia Loren still knows how to stun on the red carpet -- and one of her beauty secrets is olive oil.
May. 14, 2014
Movie Popcorn's Dramatic Twist
Palace Cinemas in Australia offers popcorn made with olive oil turning what many people class as “junk food” into a far healthier option.
Jun. 11, 2013 Health
Apr. 6, 2013 Health
Hojiblanca Develops Olive Oil with Rosemary Extract Said to be Better for Frying
Jan. 22, 2013 Food & Cooking
Nov. 28, 2012 World
Aug. 13, 2012 Europe
Jun. 26, 2012
Dress Your Salad in Olive Oil to Get the Most Nutrients
New research shows that olive oil might be the best choice of salad dressing when it comes to absorbing nutrients from the vegetables.
May. 25, 2012
'Upgrade' Your Diet with Olive Oil
Olive Oil is not only a healthy fat, but a source of components that interact with other nutrients improving the nutritional profile of a meal.
May. 20, 2012
Michelle Obama Awarded a 1,400 Year-Old Olive Tree
First Lady Michelle Obama will be awarded with a 1,400 year-old olive tree named "La Regina" in Salento for her commitment to a healthy lifestyle.
Jan. 19, 2012
Hospitals in Madrid Will Start the Day with a 'Spanish Breakfast'
HM Hospitals in Madrid will offer from now on the "Spanish Breakfast," an initiative of the Spanish Olive Oil Interprofessional Organization, to patients and employees.
Dec. 22, 2011
Live Longer with the Mediterranean Diet
A Mediterranean style diet can add years to your life. The newest research showed that individuals who followed a Mediterranean diet had a 20 percent chance of living longer.
Dec. 19, 2011
Spanish Eating More Butter, Less Olive Oil
Butter consumption is increasing in Spain as people tighten belts and eat breakfast at home, instead of cafes. Meanwhile, sales of vegetable oils, particularly olive and sunflower oil, have fallen.
Dec. 15, 2011
Oldways Journalism Award Celebrates Mediterranean Diet
The award, from the nonprofit organization known for creating the Mediterranean Diet Pyramid, recognizes the important role of communications in changing the way people eat.
Nov. 30, 2011
Olive Oil For a Healthy Digestive System
A healthy body is based on a strong immune system. Toxins are everywhere- in the food we eat, the air we breathe, in the detergents we use, and in our everyday personal-care products.
Nov. 21, 2011
An Olive Oil Rich Diet is Better for the Heart
A Mediterranean style diet rich in monounsaturated fat from olive oil, avocadoes and nuts improves heart health even if the diet is not coupled with weight loss.
Nov. 17, 2011
What Has Fashion To Do With Olive Oil?
Anything that is timeless transcends trends and fashion, and is the most modern approach to life. Olive oil to me is God's gift to our planet.
Nov. 9, 2011
Olive Oil Finds Its Way in North India’s Kitchens
Olive oil appears to be making inroads in the kitchens of one of the most modern cities in North India, Chandigarh, where its use is rising in the traditional parantha.
Oct. 18, 2011
Pandolea Resumes "Bruschetta Tour"
Italy's National Association of Olive Oil Women will embark on its annual campaign to improve the eating habits of children, while drawing attention to olive oil fraud, said its president, Loriana Abbruzzetti.
Oct. 18, 2011
Mediterranean Diet Pyramid Gets a Makeover
The Mediterranean Diet Foundation updated the traditional Mediterranean Diet pyramid to reflect and adapt to today's lifestyle.
Sep. 26, 2011
Spanish Company Introduces Olive Oil Supplement for Pets
The maker of Felicitá says it can help prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer, reduce shedding, strengthen claws, and improve digestion.
Sep. 15, 2011
Harvard Recommends Olive Oil in New Healthy Eating Guide
A new Harvard University "Healthy Eating Plate" departs from the USDA "MyPlate" guide by encouraging consumers to use olive, canola, and other plant oils in cooking, on salads, and at the table.