Aug. 25, 2011
Mushrooms, Pepperoni and Benzopyrene
Onions and anchovies aren't the only toppings on your favorite pizza. Another ingredient is a grade of oil so low, you can't even call it "olive oil."
Aug. 6, 2011
European Commission Prepares to Ban Thousands of Unproved Health Claims
Food marketers are on notice as Europe gears up to ban thousands of claims on labels but the antioxidant effects of polyphenols in olive oil was among the few approved.
Jun. 15, 2011
Plenty of Olive Oil Might Help Prevent Strokes, Researchers Find
According to a new study from France, older individuals who consume olive oil daily may be able to protect themselves from a stroke.
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Use Any Olive Oil You Like, "As Long as it's Green and Bitter"
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Two Tablespoons of High Quality Olive Oil Every Day Help Protect the Heart
Mar. 14, 2011
The Mediterranean Diet and Metabolic Syndrome
Dr. Antonis Pothoulakis says the recent "meta study" shows that a Mediterranean diet can improve each component of the metabolic syndrome group of risk factors.
Mar. 9, 2011
Diet with Olive Oil Can Reduce Heart Risks, and Weight, Research Shows
The first "meta analysis" confirmed the effects of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet on the risk factors that lead to heart disease.
Feb. 7, 2011
Olive Oil Joins the Fight Against Osteoporosis
A new study finds that olive oil could play an important role in the future development of drugs and in the dietary requirements of patients with osteoporosis.
Jan. 26, 2011
Olive Oil May Protect from Depression
A diet rich in olive oil can protect from mental illness according to a new study by researchers from the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Navarra.
Jan. 19, 2011
Maybe You Shouldn't Do Something About That Cough
Researchers revealed that sensor molecules, located in the human throat but not the mouth, attach to a chemical found in high-end olive oils causing the very noticeable sensation
Jan. 12, 2011
More Evidence Olive Oil is Good for the Heart
Researchers found that women who consume at least three tablespoons of olive oil each day are forty percent less likely to develop heart disease.
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. 16, 2010
Olive Oil Found to Help Prevent Skin Cancer
New findings are backed by statistics that show only three in every 100,000 residents of Mediterranean countries develop any form of skin cancer.
Dec. 7, 2010
Olive Oil and Interventional Cardiology
How the abnormal metabolism that leads to heart disease can be significantly affected by a diet that includes olive oil.
Nov. 22, 2010
One Answer to Health Crisis in India
Lifestyle and diet changes are needed in India, where the world's second-largest population is facing a health crisis led by rising rates of heart disease and diabetes.
Oct. 29, 2010
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Reduce Oxidative Stress
Researchers found extra virgin olive oil and hydrophilic fraction intake induced a significant increase in antioxidant enzyme activity and a decrease in markers of liver damage.
Oct. 4, 2010
Pitching an Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Kids
Spanish producer Vega Carabaña says its smooth, slightly fruity and aromatic extra virgin olive oil is just right for children as young as 6 months. The cute packaging doesn't hurt either.
Sep. 9, 2010
What You Didn't Know About Olive Pomace Oil: Uses, Benefits and Controversies
Olive pomace oil is made using chemical solvents and heat. Still, the lowly olive oil grade offers some health benefits and useful culinary applications.
Sep. 2, 2010
On Nutella, Olive Oil and Obesity
The recent Nutella affair provoked scandal and outrage in Italy, while the UNESCO decision enshrining olive oil was met with understated pride. What's going on here?
Jun. 30, 2010
Key Mechanism Links Olive Oil to Protection Against Breast Cancer.
Scientists demonstrated that virgin olive oil is associated with a decrease in the activity of the p21Ras oncogene, which stimulates the growth of tumors.