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Mar. 11, 2025

Experts Offer Tips on Adopting the Mediterranean Diet

There are no complicated rules. With some basic knowledge and the right pantry ingredients newcomers can master the world’s healthiest eating pattern.

Jul. 1, 2024

Three Beloved Greek Dishes to Try This Summer

Fresh, seasonal ingredients are combined with the year’s extra virgin olive oil to create some of the most delicious summer dishes of Greek cuisine.

Jul. 1, 2024

New Cake Mixes Challenge Conventional Baking Wisdom

After three years of development, Estelle Sohne launched Flour & Olive to help everyday bakers replace butter with extra virgin olive oil in a range of cake recipes.

Sep. 6, 2023

In Australia, Mediterranean Diet Costs Less than Alternatives, Study Finds

Researchers found Australians could save 28 Australian dollars per week by following the Mediterranean diet.

May. 30, 2023

Dakos, the Cretan Meze, Is Having a Moment

Tomato, feta cheese and olive oil on a barley rusk make dakos a summer dish few can resist.

Apr. 24, 2023

Americans Find Cost of Food Biggest Barrier to a Healthy Diet, Survey Finds

Just fifteen percent of Americans are familiar with the Mediterranean diet’s health benefits, a Cleveland Clinic survey finds.

Feb. 11, 2022

Use Olive Oil in Soups and Stews

From cold Gizpacho to chicken noodle, extra virgin olive oil is a healthy and delicious way to spice up bisques, broths, soups and stews.

Nov. 4, 2021

Lighten Thanksgiving with Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Substituting butter and other fats for extra virgin olive oil is a great way to lighten your holiday menu while adding fresh flavors to the classics.

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.

Apr. 16, 2021

Wild Edible Vegetables, a Hidden Gem of Greek Cuisine

Organic and always served with olive oil, wild veggies are a staple dish in Greece and a source of vitamins and nutrients.

Nov. 14, 2019

Healthy Foods Are More Environmentally Sustainable

A new study reveals a clear link between healthy food and environmental sustainability.

Mar. 4, 2019

Ban on Trans Fats in NYC Restaurants Reduces Cardiovascular Risk

A recently published study found that overall trans fat levels had fallen by around 57 percent and people who frequently dined out benefited from a greater decrease of around 62 percent.

Aug. 28, 2018

Mediterranean Diet May Improve Teens' Grades

A new study shows the consumption of the Mediterranean diet is associated with higher scores in core school subjects and verbal skills in adolescents.

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Aug. 28, 2014

Fried Extra Virgin Olive Oil a Super Food for Some Women with Diabetes

Extra virgin olive oil, even when fried, can boost the health of diabetes patients.

Jul. 29, 2014

Cereal for Breakfast? Pass the Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Some high-profile culinary professionals have been topping their breakfast cereals with extra virgin olive oil.

Jun. 17, 2014

Beauty, Inside and Out

At 79, Sophia Loren still knows how to stun on the red carpet -- and one of her beauty secrets is olive oil.

May. 14, 2014

Movie Popcorn's Dramatic Twist

Palace Cinemas in Australia offers popcorn made with olive oil turning what many people class as “junk food” into a far healthier option.

Jun. 11, 2013

Researchers Recommend Vegetable Oils High in Omega 6

A study suggests soybean, canola and corn oil are heart healthy even though too much omega-6 is associated with several health conditions.

Apr. 6, 2013

Hojiblanca Develops Olive Oil with Rosemary Extract Said to be Better for Frying

Antioxidant titans rosemary extract and virgin olive oil together reduce harmful acrylamides, Spanish researchers say.

Jan. 22, 2013

Olive Oil Healthier and Tastier for Frying

New studies in Jaén, Spain suggest extra virgin olive oil is healthier, tastier and often cheaper than other oils when frying food.

Nov. 28, 2012

Getting Kids to Like Extra Virgin Olive Oil

One of the best dietary fats is extra virgin olive oil. Here are a few ways to get your finicky eaters to like the taste of EVOO.

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