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Oct. 4, 2021
Following a Mediterranean Diet May Reverse Cognitive Decline in Elderly
New research shows that adhering to a Mediterranean diet can help restore memory functions and reverse cognitive impairment due to aging.
Sep. 29, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Linked With Long-Term Health Benefits for Teenagers
Adolescents who consumed food items of the Mediterranean diet had higher levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in their blood serum.
Sep. 27, 2021
Newly-Proposed Med Index Rating Seeks to Surpass Nutri-Score and Nutrinform
A front-of-pack labeling system takes into account a food item’s macro and micro-nutrients and its social and environmental sustainability.
Sep. 20, 2021 Health
Nutri-Score Adoption Can Help Curb Cancer Epidemic, Researchers Say
Sep. 16, 2021 Basics
Sep. 15, 2021 Health
Study: Oleocanthal Regulates Abnormalities in Receptor Responsible for Alzheimer’s
Sep. 1, 2021
Oleocanthal-Based Treatment Shows Promise Against Aggressive Type of Breast Cancer
A study from the University of Louisiana-Monroe showed that an oleocanthal-xylitol formulation suppressed the initiation and progression of breast cancer in mice.
Aug. 26, 2021
Certain Food Proteins Reduce Bitterness and Pungency of EVOO
The findings could pave the way to increase the appeal of extra virgin olive oil for consumers turned off by bitter and pungent flavors.
Aug. 23, 2021
Study Suggests New Approach to Promoting a Heart-Healthy Diet
Researchers conducted a meta-analysis of dozens of studies to determine the relationship between specific foods and heart disease.
Aug. 23, 2021
Researchers Find Ways to Reduce Acrylamide in Table Olives
The concentration of the compound, which is carcinogenic, can be impacted by the maturation stage, length of storage period and type of washing treatment.
Aug. 23, 2021
Europe Sets New Limits on Cadmium in Fruits and Vegetables
The limits on the carcinogenic heavy metal will come into force at the end of August.
Aug. 11, 2021
MedDiet Linked With Prevention or Delay of Degenerative Eye Disease
A new study found that following a diet rich in antioxidants helped to prevent or delay the onset of age-related macular degeneration.
Jul. 29, 2021
New Synthetic Unsaturated Fat Stays Solid at Room Temperature
The discovery from researchers in Belgium may eventually replace palm oil and coconut oil in a range of edible and domestic products.
Jul. 19, 2021
Olive Oil Increasingly Common in Pet Foods
When consumed in the right amount, extra virgin olive oil has a range of benefits for both cats and dogs.
Jun. 8, 2021
Study: Eating Some Lean Red Meat With MedDiet May Lower Risk of Heart Disease
Eating moderate amounts of lean beef alongside the Mediterranean diet may decrease the risk of developing heart disease, a study says.
May. 21, 2021
Study: EVOO-Rich Diet Improved Weight and Insulin Sensitivity in Mice with Liver Disease
The research also demonstrated that extra virgin olive oil did not reduce the damage inflicted by high-fat diets on mice with fatty liver disease.
May. 14, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Benefits Patients With Lupus, Study Suggests
Anti-inflammatory foods, which are characteristic of the Mediterranean diet, can lower the risk of organ damage and cardiovascular problems in lupus patients, a new study found.
May. 10, 2021
Mediterranean Diet May Prevent Memory Loss and Dementia Symptoms
Researchers found that consuming food associated with the diet interfered with the build-up of proteins commonly associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Apr. 5, 2021
Europe Limits Use of Trans Fats in Foods
The move is widely seen as a positive step toward eliminating all trans fats by 2023.
Mar. 12, 2021
Studies Find Olive Oil Improves Oral Health and Prevents Periodontitis
Along with all its other health benefits, consuming olive oil regularly can help protect teeth and gums and protect against periodontitis and dental caries.
Jan. 15, 2021
Refined Foods May Impede Benefits of Mediterranean Diet, Study Finds
Participants adhering more closely to a Mediterranean diet experienced slower rates of cognitive decline than those who consumed more refined foods typical of the Western diet.