Health
Jan. 11, 2022
Dementia Rates Set to Triple by 2050, Latest Research Indicates
Improving education on the role of healthy diets in preventing the diseases that cause dementia may be one of the best mitigation factors.
Jan. 10, 2022
The health benefits of olive oil are mostly derived from its monounsaturated fats and polyphenols. Extra virgin olive oil is the healthiest grade of olive oil.
Jan. 7, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Again Named Best Overall
The MedDiet has been declared the best diet for the fifth year in a row by the U.S. News & World Report.
Dec. 30, 2021
What Are Polyphenols and Why Should You Care?
The naturally occurring plant compounds that are abundant in high-quality extra virgin olive oils provide a range of health benefits.
Dec. 16, 2021
Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Newborns from Leading Cause of Mortality, Study Suggests
Pregnant women at risk of the Small for Gestational Age condition were less likely to have newborns suffer from the condition after following the Mediterranean diet.
Dec. 13, 2021
Updated Nutri-Score Label Indicates Whether Food Is Processed, Organic
Nutri-Score’s creator said a new feature is designed to provide a more holistic view on the health score of packaged foods.
Dec. 7, 2021 Health
Plant-Based Diets Linked with Much Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
Dec. 7, 2021 Health
Study: Palm Oil Consumption Accelerates Metastasis of Cancer Cells in Mice
Nov. 30, 2021 Health
Even a Non-Organic Mediterranean Diet Better Than Western, Oldways Says
Nov. 17, 2021 Health
Nov. 16, 2021 Food & Cooking
Study: Virgin Olive Oils Protect Ready-To-Eat Salads from Some Bacteria
Nov. 15, 2021
Heart Association Declines to Endorse EVOO Consumption in Latest Guidance
The AHA recommended that Americans eat liquid plant oils instead of tropical oils, animal fats and partially hydrogenated fats, but stopped short of singling out extra virgin olive oil.
Oct. 4, 2021
Following a Mediterranean Diet May Reverse Cognitive Decline in Elderly
New research shows that adhering to a Mediterranean diet can help restore memory functions and reverse cognitive impairment due to aging.
Sep. 29, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Linked With Long-Term Health Benefits for Teenagers
Adolescents who consumed food items of the Mediterranean diet had higher levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in their blood serum.
Sep. 20, 2021
Nutri-Score Adoption Can Help Curb Cancer Epidemic, Researchers Say
A report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer asked the European Union and other countries to urgently adopt the French-born front-of-pack labeling platform.
Sep. 16, 2021
The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil: Facts and Fiction
A meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials found that coconut oil consumption increased both LDL and HDL cholesterol levels relative to other nontropical vegetable oils.
Sep. 15, 2021
Study: Oleocanthal Regulates Abnormalities in Receptor Responsible for Alzheimer’s
Researchers from the University of Louisiana-Monroe are working to create an oral oleocanthal-based supplement for Alzheimer’s patients.
Sep. 15, 2021
Editors from 200 Health Journals Warn Climate Change Is Creating Global Health Crises
Increasing global temperatures are putting more people at risk from a multitude of maladies, ranging from tropical and zoonotic diseases to air pollution.
May. 28, 2021
Climate Change Is Altering the Nutrient Profiles of the World’s Crops
A new report shows a direct link between the amount of carbon dioxide in the air and the nutrient composition of the world’s most popular staple crops.
May. 21, 2021
Study: EVOO-Rich Diet Improved Weight and Insulin Sensitivity in Mice with Liver Disease
The research also demonstrated that extra virgin olive oil did not reduce the damage inflicted by high-fat diets on mice with fatty liver disease.
May. 14, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Patients With Lupus, Study Suggests
Anti-inflammatory foods, which are characteristic of the Mediterranean diet, can lower the risk of organ damage and cardiovascular problems in lupus patients, a new study found.
May. 13, 2021
Moroccan Study Identifies Nutri-Score As Most Effective Among Five Popular Food Labels
Researchers compared the front-of-pack label with four other standard labels and found Nutri-Score to be the best at helping local consumers make healthier food choices.
May. 10, 2021
Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Memory Loss and Dementia Symptoms
Researchers found that consuming food associated with the diet interfered with the build-up of proteins commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
May. 10, 2021
EVOO-Enriched Chocolate Benefits People With Type 2 Diabetes, Study Finds
Researchers found that patients with type 2 diabetes could benefit from eating chocolate enriched with EVOO by decreasing their risk of developing atherosclerosis.
May. 4, 2021
Tips for Selecting High-Polyphenol Olive Oils
A guideline for selecting high polyphenol oils, with no additional information other than what is on the bottle’s label.
May. 3, 2021
Phytochemicals in Olive Oil Help Prevent a Range of Diseases, Study Finds
Olive oil, the most distinctive attribute of the Mediterranean diet, is associated with many health benefits including protection against acute and chronic inflammation.