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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 Health
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 Food & Cooking
Nov. 15, 2017 Health
Nov. 13, 2017 Health
Frying Vegetables in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recommended for Men With Prostate Cancer
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.
Aug. 8, 2017
Diet Soda Linked to Weight Gain, Not Weight Loss
Long-term use of artificial sweeteners is linked to increased waistline size and modest gains in weight.
Aug. 7, 2017
Only Rich, Well-Educated Benefit From Med Diet
A study has revealed that the Mediterranean diet is only beneficial to those who have access to high-quality foods.
Aug. 2, 2017
Small Dietary Changes Can Reduce Risk of Death
A mere 20 percent improvement in the quality of your diet may decrease the risk of death by 8 to 17 percent.