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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.
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Jan. 26, 2017
Our Preference for Tasty Foods Does Not Necessarily Lead to Obesity
Good taste can stimulate food intake acutely, and guide selection toward nutrient-dense foods that cause weight gain, but it does not determine how much is eaten chronically.
Jan. 19, 2017
Flies Fed Sugar-Rich Diets Are Damaged for Life, and Die Faster
UCL scientists found that no matter the healthy interventions of the future, flies previously fed on a high-sugar diet died earlier, as the activity of a gene associated with longevity was repressed by sugar over the long term.
Jan. 16, 2017
Two Mediterranean Plants Might Help Fight Symptoms of Alzheimer's, Parkinson's
Prickly pear and brown seaweed improved the symptoms of Alzheimer's and Parkinson's in lab tests using brewer's yeast and fruit flies.
Jan. 10, 2017
You Really Are What You Eat, Science Says
On a generational timescale, there is physiological evidence that we indeed become what we eat.
Jan. 10, 2017
Mediterranean Diet May Preserve Brain Volume
A new study finds the Mediterranean diet may may help slow the loss of brain volume and associated cognitive decline that occurs with aging.
Jan. 3, 2017
High Levels of Magnesium in Mediterranean Diet Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
A study finds the high magnesium content of the Mediterranean diet plays a key role in the benefits.
Dec. 31, 2016
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Problems Associated with Diabetes
A phenolic compound found naturally in olive oil reduces and may even prevent cardiovascular problems associated with diabetes mellitus, according to a new study by a group of Spanish researchers.
Dec. 15, 2016
Chloe Grace Moretz Keeps Skin Clear With Olive Oil
Chloe Grace Moretz swears olive oil keeps her skin looking great, and she isn't the only celebrity who believes in the magic.
Dec. 9, 2016
How Olive Oil Can Help Fight India's Deadly Trend
Hydroxytyrosol's potential in preventing mercury-related cytotoxicity may make olive oil an excellent nutritional resource to help combat a growing health crisis in India, research shows.
Dec. 8, 2016
Tradition Breeds Better Nutrition in Italian Children
To improve the eating habits of Italian kids, sommelier Nicola Di Noia offers seminars for children on the secrets of extra virgin olive oil.
Dec. 2, 2016
Replacing Saturated Fat with Mediterranean Diet Foods Lowers Heart Risk
A Harvard study found that the exchange of one percent of the saturated fat in a diet with healthful food can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease.
Nov. 27, 2016
Olive oil can be used as a facial cleanser, makeup remover and deep conditioner. Just like with cooking, using high-quality extra virgin olive oil increases the benefits of use.
Nov. 15, 2016
Does Green Peanut Oil Stand Up to its Rising Popularity?
There is no scientific evidence for health benefits so it could be too soon to get excited about the newest miracle oil.
Nov. 15, 2016
The Mediterranean Diet on a Budget
Reaping the benefits of one of the world's healthiest regimens doesn't need to break the bank.
