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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 Health
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Frailty in Older Adults
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Moderate Exercise, Mediterranean Diet Better at Reducing Fat Deposits
Nov. 27, 2017 Health
Olives Grown at High Altitudes Found to Have More Antioxidants
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 Extra Virgin Olive Oil 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.
Oct. 18, 2017
Oil in Salads Increases Absorption of Nutrients
An Iowa State University researcher found that oil brings out the full nutritional benefits of vegetables.
Oct. 9, 2017
Phenols in Olive Mill Byproducts Can Be Effective Preservatives in Fresh Meats
A study in Italy revealed that phenols can be used as antioxidants in raw and cooked fresh pork sausages, preventing lipid oxidation and in limiting the oxidative degradation of cholesterol.
Oct. 4, 2017
Study: Plant-Based Diet Alleviates Reflux as Effectively as Medications
Adherence to a plant-based diet reduces reflux symptoms as effectively as the troublesome drugs.
Sep. 25, 2017
Even Late Adoption of a Healthier Diet Can Help, Study Finds
Researchers found that following a high-quality diet in late adulthood can decrease abdominal and liver fat, reducing the risk of certain inflammatory and heart-related conditions.
Sep. 1, 2017
Dark Chocolate With Extra Virgin Olive Oil Improves Cardiovascular Risk Profile
Small daily portions of dark chocolate with added natural polyphenols from extra virgin olive oil was associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, researchers found.
Aug. 31, 2017
Rising Carbon Dioxide Levels Will Reduce Nutritional Value of Crops
The effects of carbon dioxide put populations at risk of losing the available dietary protein in staple crops, compounding the challenges of poverty worldwide.
Aug. 30, 2017
Grape Extracts in Wine Can Help Fight Colon Cancer, Research Suggests
A study conducted on mice at Penn State's Hershey Cancer Institute showed that various compounds found in grape seeds can kill cancerous colorectal stem cells.
Aug. 29, 2017
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Lower Risk of Gallbladder Surgeries
New research discovered the consumption of staples of the Mediterranean diet, such as whole grain breads, fruit, vegetable oil and legumes, may promote the health of the gallbladder.
Aug. 21, 2017
Comparing the Lipid-Lowering Effect of Extra Virgin Olive Oil and Statins in Type 2 Diabetes
Daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil improves cholesterol without the side effects associated with statins.
Aug. 17, 2017
Apple Peels, Red Grapes, Turmeric Help Prevent Growth of Prostate Cancer in Mice
A study identified a combination of nutrients from foods that are more effective against prostate cancer than existing drugs if they're ingested in concentrations that exceed those found in a healthy diet.