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Infant exploring a colorful toy with numbers and letters while holding a small plant. - Olive Oil Times

Health

Oct. 4, 2010

Pitching an Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Kids

Spanish producer Vega Carabaña says its smooth, slightly fruity and aromatic extra virgin olive oil is just right for children as young as 6 months. The cute packaging doesn't hurt either.

Industrial olive oil processing machine with green accents and steam emerging from the equipment. - Olive Oil Times

Basics

Sep. 9, 2010

What You Didn't Know About Olive Pomace Oil: Uses, Benefits and Controversies

Olive pomace oil is made using chemical solvents and heat. Still, the lowly olive oil grade offers some health benefits and useful culinary applications.

Three white hands raised with pink ribbons symbolizing breast cancer awareness. - Olive Oil Times

Health

Jun. 30, 2010

Key Mechanism Links Olive Oil to Protection Against Breast Cancer.

Scientists demonstrated that virgin olive oil is associated with a decrease in the activity of the p21Ras oncogene, which stimulates the growth of tumors.