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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 Health
Hospitals in Madrid Will Start the Day with a 'Spanish Breakfast'
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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.
Sep. 13, 2011
Flavored Olive Oil Adds Zing to Traditional Indian Dishes
Indian cooks have traditionally used groundnut or almond oil to add different flavors to their homemade dishes. Now olive oil is the rising star creating more chic Indian fare.
Sep. 6, 2011
Nuova Zona: Italian Zone Diet Says "Sì" to Olive Oil and Pasta
There’s a new diet on the market that’s similar to the Zone Diet invented in the U.S. but with a lot more flavor: pasta and olive oil is permitted.
Aug. 31, 2011
Adding Olive Oil Phenols to Seed Oils Reduces the Health Risks of Frying
Spanish researchers have developed a way of adding olive oil's phenolic compounds to oils made from seeds, such as sunflower oil, so they form fewer toxic compounds when fried with.
Aug. 29, 2011
Consumers Consider Olive Oil Healthiest, But Not Sure Why
In a recent survey olive oil is seen as the healthiest cooking oil, but consumers were confused about the healthfulness of mono- and polyunsaturated fats.
Aug. 12, 2011
Lathera: A Winning Combination of Vegetables and Olive Oil
All Greeks have been raised on these simple to cook, but nutritionally complex dishes that remain a fundamental part of the Greek diet.
Apr. 27, 2011
Ready For Your Spanish Breakfast?
“Our goal is to see the Spanish Breakfast incorporated in the cuisine offered by catering establishments around the world." - Pedro Barato, Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva Español
Dec. 22, 2010
The Mediterranean Diet Revisited
Thanks to an ever-growing body of evidence that it can prevent everything from heart disease to cancer, the Mediterranean diet sets a standard for long life and good health.
Dec. 8, 2010
Chef Calls Olive Oil "Perfect" for Chinese Cuisine
The executive chef of the Great Wall Hotel in Beijing, said that olive oil is perfect for cooking Chinese food, "especially for stewing, braising, and earthen pot cooking."