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Mediterranean diet / page 35

Aug. 12, 2011

Lathera: A Winning Combination of Vegetables and Olive Oil

All Greeks have been raised on these simple to cook, but nutritionally complex dishes that remain a fundamental part of the Greek diet.

May. 23, 2011

Olive Oil Diet Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

A study in the scientific journal Diabetes Care showed that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil reduces the risk of type II diabetes by almost 50 percent compared to a low fat diet.

May. 16, 2011

Popular Television Series Will Pitch Olive Oil to Kids in Spain

A new season of "Lazy Town" sponsored by the Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva will promote olive oil as part of an overall emphasis on exercise and healthy eating.

Mar. 9, 2011

Diet with Olive Oil Can Reduce Heart Risks, and Weight, Research Shows

The first "meta analysis" confirmed the effects of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet on the risk factors that lead to heart disease.

Feb. 7, 2011

Promoting (Real) Greek Food to Culinary Tourists

Industry experts, journalists, and chefs from around the world gathered in Athens to discuss the importance of food and gastronomy in Greek tourism.

Dec. 22, 2010

The Mediterranean Diet Revisited

Thanks to an ever-growing body of evidence that it can prevent everything from heart disease to cancer, the Mediterranean diet sets a standard for long life and good health.

Sep. 2, 2010

On Nutella, Olive Oil and Obesity

The recent Nutella affair provoked scandal and outrage in Italy, while the UNESCO decision enshrining olive oil was met with understated pride. What's going on here?

Aug. 23, 2010

UNESCO 'Cultural Heritage List' to Include Mediterranean Diet

The Intangible Cultural List was started in 2003 and now comprises some 166 entries, including Croatian Lace Making, Argentinean Tango and Tibetan Opera.

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