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Aug. 27, 2018
Professor's Criticism of Coconut Oil Goes Viral
Coconut oil is "one of the worst foods you can eat," said Harvard professor Karin Michels.
Aug. 9, 2018
Coating Food Prep Surfaces With Cooking Oil May Prevent Cross-Contamination
According to one researcher, the new discovery could have numerous applications that make food processing and preparation safer and more cost-efficient.
Jul. 23, 2018
Researchers Turn to Olive Oil to Help Reduce Maternal Deaths in Uganda
Mbarara University of Science and Technology researchers are testing a wound dressing with olive oil and honey.
Jul. 20, 2018 Health
Reduced Risk of Cardiovascular Events with Med Diet and EVOO or Nuts
Jul. 16, 2018 Health
Fat Type Might Be the Answer to Your Lack of Motivation to Exercise
Jul. 5, 2018 Health
Landmark Med Diet Study Corrected After Methods Are Questioned
Jun. 27, 2018 Health
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Jun. 21, 2018
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Limits the Peroxidative Effect of Meat Lipids
In a new study, the effects on meat lipids during digestion differed based on the amount of extra virgin olive oil and its phenolic composition.
Jun. 19, 2018
Researchers Isolate Component of EVOO That Attacks Breast Cancer Stem Cells
A molecule in extra virgin olive oil targets the metabolism and the epigenesis of breast cancer stem cells, effectively preventing them from generating more tumors.
Jun. 14, 2018
Adding olive oil to your pet's diet could help them feel better, live longer and more.
Jun. 11, 2018
Understanding Fat Intake as a Contributor to Healthy Skin
If you find yourself with relentless skin conditions, including acne, irritation and itchiness, there may be more you can do than simply look for topical treatments.
Jun. 11, 2018
Med Diet May Protect Against Air Pollution
New research reveals that the Mediterranean diet may reduce the risk of dying from heart attacks, cardiovascular disease and other causes related to long-term exposure to air pollution.
Jun. 6, 2018
Arthritis Foundation Recommends Olive Oil
The Arthritis Foundation suggests olive oil along with a Mediterranean diet to help arthritis sufferers.
May. 31, 2018
Olive Oil and the Ketogenic Diet
Studies on diabetes, obesity, weight loss and cholesterol have shown the ketogenic diet can have a positive impact on fighting the health issues.
May. 29, 2018
Mediterranean Diet Boosts Beneficial Gut Bacteria
A study at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center in North Carolina found the MedDiet Increased the beneficial bacteria in the gut by 7 percent after 30 months.
May. 15, 2018
Research Finds Extra Virgin Olive Oil Safest, Most Stable for Cooking
Australian researchers found extra virgin olive oil to be the safest and most stable even when used at high temperatures, dispelling a common myth about cooking with olive oil.
Apr. 12, 2018
Med Diet Tied to Higher Bone Mass, Muscle Density After Menopause
A study found adherence to the Mediterranean diet helps protect women from some of the harmful health consequences of menopause.
Apr. 5, 2018
MUFAs from Plant Sources May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease Death
Monounsaturated fat foods can promote longevity if they are derived from plants rather than animals a new study found.
Feb. 15, 2018
Teaching America’s Bravest Med-Style Survival
A Harvard professor urges firefighters in America to turn to a Mediterranean style of eating to avoid on-duty heart attacks.
Feb. 12, 2018
Mediterranean Diet May Improve IVF Success
A new study suggests that women who ate a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, high-quality olive oil, whole grains and legumes and low in red meat increased their chances of getting pregnant and achieving a live birth by 65-68 percent.
Jan. 22, 2018
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Frailty in Older Adults
New findings suggest that a diet consisting mainly of plant-based foods with low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry kept people independent and healthy as they aged.
Jan. 16, 2018
Olive and Eucalyptus Oils Help Wounds Heal
Researchers concluded that olive oil’s higher levels of monounsaturated oleic and palmitoleic acids accounted for its advantages in wound treatment.