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An overhead view of various cooking ingredients including vegetables, herbs, and spices on a wooden surface. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

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.

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Food & Cooking

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.

Slice of chocolate layer cake with chocolate frosting and decorative swirls on top. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

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.

Sign that reads 'Market Organics' in a busy farmer's market with various organic produce displayed. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

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.

A plate of dakos salad featuring a base of barley rusk topped with tomato sauce and crumbled feta cheese. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

Baskets of cucumbers and tomatoes arranged in a market setting with vibrant colors. - Olive Oil Times
Health

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.

Two grasshoppers perched on a green leaf, showcasing their natural coloration and details. - Olive Oil Times
Four assorted donuts with chocolate, pink, and white icing, topped with sprinkles and colorful decorations. - Olive Oil Times
A hand reaching for red and yellow bell peppers among various vegetables at a market stand. - Olive Oil Times
Row of half-timbered houses illuminated in various colors along a canal at night. - Olive Oil Times
A piece of steamed broccoli held by a fork against a dark background with steam rising. - Olive Oil Times

Oct. 26, 2022 Food & Cooking

Study Links Cooking Methods and Health

A black dish containing chicken pieces, red peppers, and herbs in a tomato-based sauce. - Olive Oil Times
Basics

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.

A variety of decorative pumpkins including orange and green ones arranged on a plate with natural fibers. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

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.

Close-up of a knife with a dollop of creamy white substance on it. - Olive Oil Times
News Briefs

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.

A bowl filled with fresh figs alongside a bundle of dried poppy seed pods on a dark surface. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

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.

Silhouetted wheat stalks with a colorful sunset sky in the background. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

Nov. 14, 2019

Healthy Foods Are More Environmentally Sustainable

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

People dining outside at a restaurant with umbrellas and a brick facade on a street. - Olive Oil Times
Health

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.

Five young individuals sitting on a bench, each wearing different styles of clothing and footwear. - Olive Oil Times
Health

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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Grilled fish served with a side of colorful sautéed vegetables and lemon slices on a white plate. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

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.

A glass bowl filled with cereal being drizzled with olive oil from a bottle. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

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.

Woman wearing a sparkling silver dress and glasses, smiling and waving at an event. - Olive Oil Times
World

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.

Two vintage cinema tickets with the word 'TICKET' and 'CINEMA' printed prominently. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

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.

Transparent plastic bottle filled with yellow canola oil, featuring a yellow cap and handle. - Olive Oil Times
Health

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.

Golden-brown fried potato slices being drizzled with oil in a frying pan. - Olive Oil Times
Health

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.

Fried potato strips bubbling in hot oil during the cooking process. - Olive Oil Times
Food & Cooking

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.

Group of children pouring olive oil into a bowl while cooking together outdoors. - Olive Oil Times
World

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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