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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.
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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.
Dec. 8, 2017
Canola Oil Might Impair Memory
Scientists in Pennsylvania say the untested claims of canola oil's healthfulness aren't based on facts and that it's better to stick with olive oil.
Dec. 4, 2017
Moderate Exercise, Mediterranean Diet Better at Reducing Fat Deposits
New research underscores the fact that a healthy weight involves more than body mass: it also includes how the fat is distributed within the body.
Nov. 27, 2017
Olives Grown at High Altitudes Found to Have More Antioxidants
A study found a positive relationship between altitude and levels of CoQ10, tocopherols and phenolic compounds.
Nov. 27, 2017
5 Foods That Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research examining the effects of food on rheumatoid arthritis suggested the anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil and other foods in the Mediterranean diet may help minimize and prevent joint destruction.
Nov. 15, 2017
Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats May Reduce Appetite
A study out of the University of Georgia suggests that regularly eating foods high in polyunsaturated fats, such as avocado, quinoa, chickpeas, salmon, walnuts and olive oil, may have an affect on your appetite.
Nov. 13, 2017
Frying Vegetables in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recommended for Men With Prostate Cancer
Daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil can increase the absorption of compounds with anticancer properties.
Nov. 8, 2017
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Increase Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
Researchers reviewed scientific investigation on the health effects of consuming sugary beverages and found the preponderance of the evidence implicated the drinks in increasing the likelihood of common medical conditions.
Oct. 30, 2017
Mediterranean Diet and EVOO Reduce Incidence of Gestational Diabetes
Researchers in Madrid discover that pregnant women who add more EVOO and pistachios to their diets have healthier pregnancies and healthier babies.