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Aug. 3, 2022
Food Health App Receives Green Light in Italy After Curtailing Nutri-Score Influence
The Yuka app will lower the importance of a food item’s Nutri-Score ranking and give more emphasis to micronutrients and additives.
Jul. 13, 2022
Consuming EVOO Results in More Polyphenols in Breast Milk, Study Finds
The study is reportedly the first to evaluate the possible vertical transmission of polyphenols to the offspring of laboratory rats fed extra virgin olive oil during pregnancy and lactation.
May. 13, 2022
Following the MedDiet Improves Depression Symptoms in Young Men
Researchers said the results demonstrate the role of a healthy diet in the treatment of depression in young adults.
May. 9, 2022 Health
Childhood Obesity on the Rise in Spain as Adherence to Med Diet Falls
May. 4, 2022 Health
New Law in Sicily Protects and Promotes the Mediterranean Diet
Mar. 16, 2022 Health
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Feb. 28, 2022
Med Diet Linked with Better Sleep in University Students
Students with higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet reported less sleep latency, sleep disturbance and daytime dysfunction.
Feb. 23, 2022
Frying in Virgin Olive Oil Adds Healthy Compounds, Researchers Find
New research shows the transfer of olive oil's healthy plant sterols and tocopherols to deep-fried foods.
Feb. 10, 2022
App Allows Consumers to Personalize Nutri-Score for Individual Lifestyles
The release of the app coincides with a survey that showed strong consumer preference for tradition nutrition labels.
Feb. 10, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Might Mitigate ADHD in Children, Study Suggests
Researchers believe the combination of healthy fats characteristic of the Mediterranean diet improves brain health and lowers the risk of developing ADHD.
Jan. 20, 2022
The Essential Guide to Extra Virgin Olive Oil
What makes an olive oil ‘extra virgin?’ How is EVOO made, and why is it the healthiest cooking oil? We have answers.
Jan. 17, 2022
Study: Green MedDiet Can Slow Brain Atrophy Among Over-50s
New research finds that following a high-polyphenol, low meat intake variation of the MedDiet can protect the brain from inflammation and slow down age-related brain atrophy.
Jan. 17, 2022
Replacing Saturated Fats With Olive Oil Saves Lives, Harvard Research Suggests
Common causes of illness and death may be lowered significantly by swapping butter, margarine and mayonnaise for olive oil.
Jan. 11, 2022
Dementia Rates Set to Triple by 2050, Latest Research Indicates
Improving education on the role of healthy diets in preventing the diseases that cause dementia may be one of the best mitigation factors.
Jan. 7, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Again Named Best Overall
The MedDiet has been declared the best diet for the fifth year in a row by the U.S. News & World Report.
Jan. 7, 2022
The Facts About Olive Oil and Skin Care
People have been using olive oil for face and skin care for thousands of years. Find out how olive oil heals damaged skin and moisturizes.
Dec. 30, 2021
What Are Polyphenols and Why Should You Care?
The plant compounds in high-quality extra virgin olive oils provide important health benefits.
Dec. 16, 2021
Mediterranean Diet May Help Protect Newborns from Leading Cause of Mortality, Study Suggests
Pregnant women at risk of the Small for Gestational Age condition were less likely to have newborns suffer from the condition after following the Mediterranean diet.
Dec. 13, 2021
Updated Nutri-Score Label Indicates Whether Food Is Processed, Organic
Nutri-Score’s creator said a new feature is designed to provide a more holistic view on the health score of packaged foods.
Dec. 7, 2021
Plant-Based Diets Linked with Much Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
People who follow World Health Organization dietary guidelines for the intake of fats, carbohydrates and sodium are responsible for fewer emissions.
Dec. 7, 2021
Study: Palm Oil Consumption Accelerates Metastasis of Cancer Cells in Mice
New research showed that cancer patients should minimize consumption of the near-ubiquitous preservative. Oleic and linoleic acids, however, did not accelerate metastasis.