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May. 15, 2017
Study Says Cutting Saturated Fat Doesn't Reduce Heart Disease Risk
Researchers found that doctors' admonitions to avoid foods high in saturated fat like butter and cheese were "just plain wrong."
May. 11, 2017
MedDiet Protects Against Atherosclerotic Plaque
A study using tomography scans showed the arteries of people with high adherence to the MedDiet had significantly less atherosclerotic plaque than people with low adherence.
May. 9, 2017
$250M of Fake, Substandard Foods Seized in Global Operation
In Denmark, the operation focused samples of olive oils sold in supermarkets to check their compliance with labeling regulations. Results showed that many of the 'virgin olive oils' tested were blends or lampante oil.
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Research Reveals Links Between Osteoarthritis and Animal Fat Consumption
May. 4, 2017 Health
Consuming the Wrong Oil Makes You Fat and Lazy, Research Shows
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Apr. 18, 2017
Animal Study Finds Monounsaturated Fats in Olive Oil May Extend Life
A study that originated for another purpose discovered more evidence that the type of fat consumed rather than the quantity is a determining factor for health and longevity.
Apr. 14, 2017
Strokes, Heart Attacks Drop Where Trans Fats in Restaurants are Banned
A Yale study found a 6.2 percent decline in hospital admissions for heart attacks and strokes among New York residents in districts where trans fats were banned from restaurants.
Apr. 13, 2017
Farmed Fish Benefit From Olive Oil in Their Diets
Olive oil-fed sea bream became the latest addition to a growing list of farm animals who have shown to benefit from a diet that includes olive byproducts.
Apr. 6, 2017
Mediterranean Diet May Boost Sperm Quality
Spanish researchers find the benefits of the Mediterranean diet extend to male reproductive health.
Mar. 29, 2017
Olive Oil, Cornerstone of the Ikarian Diet
Centenarians of Ikaria might not know the countless ways olive oil can improve their health, they just know it works.
Mar. 28, 2017
Asians Much More Interested in Eating Healthy Than Westerners
The East and West are worlds apart when it comes to healthy eating, an online survey found.
Mar. 23, 2017
Report Suggests Truffle Oil Caused Fig & Olive Salmonella Cases
159 people contracted Salmonella from eating at a restaurant in DC. Health officials are blaming truffle oil.
Mar. 10, 2017
Olive Extract Might Help Fight Arterial Stiffness, Study Finds
A recent Spanish study found that people who consumed higher doses of a standardized olive fruit extract fared better on an arterial measurement index and in measurements of mean triglyceride.
Mar. 9, 2017
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Deadliest Breast Cancer by 40 Percent
"We found a strong link between the Mediterranean diet and reduced oestrogen-receptor-negative breast cancer risk," said lead researcher Piet van den Brandt
Mar. 7, 2017
Med Diet Could Relieve Pain Linked to Obesity
A diet rich in fruits, vegetables, plant-based protein and seafood can decrease the chances an overweight person will experience regular pain due to inflammation.
Feb. 28, 2017
Journal of the American College of Cardiology Recommends Olive Oil
A group of doctors and medical researchers have backed olive oil as a heart-healthy food, while raising concerns about fad diets and the use of coconut and palm oils.
Feb. 20, 2017
Vatican Conference Examines a Renaissance of the Mediterranean Diet in the 21st Century
Experts met on February 14 at the Pontifical Academy of Sciences at the Vatican City to launch a debate on food values and the role and significance of the Mediterranean diet.
Feb. 20, 2017
Mediterranean Diet With Additional Olive Oil May Promote Heart Health Even More
Spanish scientists found the consumption of a MedDiet enhanced with four tablespoons of olive oil per day improved the beneficial actions of HDL cholesterol.
Feb. 15, 2017
U.K. Campaign Against Charred Foods Casts Light on Benefits of the Mediterranean Lifestyle
A U.K. public health campaign aims to increase awareness of the risks of consuming browned food. This latest proclamation and vocal criticism from its opponents have cast renewed focus on the foods and diets known to mitigate cancer risk.
Feb. 14, 2017
Mediterranean Diet Might Help Prevent ADHD
Researchers in Spain found the MedDiet may offer a protective effect against ADHD, a disorder for which stimulant drugs are often prescribed.