Jun. 13, 2016
Mediterranean Diet withextra virgin olive oil Outperforms Low-Fat Diet for Weight Loss
New research shows a high-fat Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil increases weight loss in people with chronic health conditions.
May. 11, 2016
Oldways Leads 'Med Diet Month' Celebration
The Oldways Preservation Trust has set up an online quiz for those who want to see how their habits stack up against the world's healthiest diet.
May. 9, 2016
Med Diet Reduces Risk of Major Cardiac Events
In a recent study, the Mediterranean diet decreased the risk of adverse events for patients with cardiovascular disease, while surprisingly the Western diet showed no association for an adverse risk.
Feb. 16, 2016 Health
Olive Oil Component Stops Gut Bacteria Linked To Heart and Brain Diseases
Feb. 16, 2016 Health
Exclusive Olive Oil Consumption Protects Against Coronary Artery Disease
Feb. 1, 2016 Health
New Research Shows Olive Oil, Virgin or Not, Can Reduce Risk of Heart Disease
Feb. 1, 2016
Role of Olive Oil in the Hallmarks of Aging
A review article looks at the role of monounsaturated fatty acids and polyphenols in EVOO on the aging process at the cellular and molecular levels.
Oct. 27, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Associated with a Larger Brain
Those who adhered to a Mediterranean diet, Columbia researchers found, showed less brain atrophy associated with cognitive decline.
Sep. 30, 2015
Unsaturated Fats and Whole Grain Carbohydrates Associated with Lower CHD Risk
Replacing saturated fats and refined carbohydrates with unsaturated fats such as olive oil and whole grain carbohydrates may help lower risk of heart disease.
Sep. 29, 2015
Olive Oil-Enriched Diet During Pregnancy Can Benefit the Unborn Through Adulthood
A recent study suggests a diet rich in olive oil can have a positive effect on the development of the unborn child and may also be beneficial through her adult life.
Sep. 22, 2015
Vegetables Fried in Extra Virgin Olive Oil More Nutritionally Beneficial than Boiled
Frying vegetables in extra virgin olive oil adds to the antioxidant qualities of the produce, according to a recent Spanish scientific study.
Jul. 21, 2015
Mediterranean Meal with Olive Oil Keeps Blood Sugar Levels Lower than with Corn Oil
A Mediterranean-type meal supplemented with EVOO had a beneficial effect on post-prandial glycemic and lipid profile by decreasing blood glucose, LDL and oxidized LDL.
Jul. 16, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Decreases DNA Damage in Men with Prostate Cancer
Researchers found that adherence to a modified Mediterranean diet decreased DNA damage that can lead to the development of tumors.
Jul. 13, 2015
Hundreds of Restaurants Get New 'MedDiet' Label
The EU-funded project certifies restaurants that offer "authentic Mediterranean dishes" and comply with the criteria established by the program.
Jun. 28, 2015
Mediterranean Diet in Decline, U.N. Agency Warns
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations called for action to be taken to prevent the further decline of the Mediterranean diet.
Jun. 4, 2015
Mediterranean Diet Reduces Risk of Uterine Cancer
Women who regularly consumed at least six of the Mediterranean diet’s components reduced their risk of uterine cancer by 46 percent.
May. 26, 2015
Mediterranean Diet with Olive Oil or Nuts Improves Cognitive Function
Long-term consumption of the Mediterranean diet supplemented with either extra virgin olive oil or nuts improved cognitive function in older adults.
Apr. 27, 2015
U.S. Dietary Committee Recommends Mediterranean Diet for Healthy Living
The U.S. Dietary Guideline Advisory Committee released a report suggesting Americans should follow the Mediterranean dietary model for better health.
Mar. 18, 2015
Mediterranean Lifestyle Alive and Well on Crete
Sure there's a lot of junk food here too, but Crete is still one of the best places in the world to immerse oneself in the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle.
Mar. 5, 2015
Roundtable to Offer Practical, Peer-to-Peer Approach to Mediterranean Diet
Organizers of the Mediterranean Diet Roundtable say it's "the first event to bring the topic of the Mediterranean Diet to a really practical level."
Feb. 25, 2015
Restaurants Embrace Crete's Celebrated Diet
Visitors to Crete can be persuaded by its small restaurants to enjoy a traditional Cretan diet featuring high quality, extra virgin olive oil.