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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 Health
Mediterranean Diet Might Mitigate ADHD in Children, Study Suggests
Jan. 20, 2022 Basics
Jan. 17, 2022 Health
Jan. 17, 2022 Health
Replacing Saturated Fats With Olive Oil Saves Lives, Harvard Research Suggests
Jan. 11, 2022 Health
Dementia Rates Set to Triple by 2050, Latest Research Indicates
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.
Nov. 30, 2021
Even a Non-Organic Mediterranean Diet Better Than Western, Oldways Says
Research about the impact of eating non-organic food led many to report that a Mediterranean diet may not always be healthier than a Western one. Some experts disagree.
Nov. 17, 2021
Organic Foods Key to Mediterranean Diet Health Benefits
New research reminds consumers that following a non-organic version of the Mediterranean diet leaves them exposed to pesticides and herbicides.
Nov. 16, 2021
Study: Virgin Olive Oils Protect Ready-To-Eat Salads from Some Bacteria
Researchers found virgin olive oils high in polyphenols lowered the risk of contamination from common food-borne pathogens by up to 90 percent.
Nov. 15, 2021
Heart Association Declines to Endorse EVOO Consumption in Latest Guidance
The AHA recommended that Americans eat liquid plant oils instead of tropical oils, animal fats and partially hydrogenated fats, but stopped short of singling out extra virgin olive oil.
Oct. 4, 2021
Following a Mediterranean Diet May Reverse Cognitive Decline in Elderly
New research shows that adhering to a Mediterranean diet can help restore memory functions and reverse cognitive impairment due to aging.
Sep. 29, 2021
Mediterranean Diet Linked With Long-Term Health Benefits for Teenagers
Adolescents who consumed food items of the Mediterranean diet had higher levels of antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties in their blood serum.
Sep. 20, 2021
Nutri-Score Adoption Can Help Curb Cancer Epidemic, Researchers Say
A report from the International Agency for Research on Cancer asked the European Union and other countries to urgently adopt the French-born front-of-pack labeling platform.
Sep. 16, 2021
The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil: Facts and Fiction
A meta-analysis of 16 clinical trials found that coconut oil consumption increased both LDL and HDL cholesterol levels relative to other nontropical vegetable oils.