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Dec. 5, 2023
EU Project Aims to Level the Playing Field with Processed Foods
The MedDiet4All project promotes the benefits of a Mediterranean diet and communicates the adverse health effects of ultra-processed foods.
Nov. 27, 2023
Mediterranean Diet Helps Slow Age-Related Physical Decline, Study Finds
New research has shown that following a reduced-calorie Mediterranean diet and increasing physical activity slows age-associated muscle loss and reduces total and visceral fat.
Nov. 27, 2023
Med Diet During Pregnancy Improves Infant Neurological Development
Two-year-olds born to mothers who followed the Mediterranean diet or stress reduction during pregnancy exhibited better scores in cognitive and social-emotional domains.
Nov. 14, 2023 Health
Mediterranean Diet Linked to Improved Outcomes in Liver Disease Patients
Nov. 6, 2023 Health
Polyphenol in EVOO May Shield Kidneys from Diabetes-Related Damage, Study Finds
Nov. 1, 2023 Health
Study Shows Benefits of EVOO Supplementation in Male Athletes
Oct. 31, 2023 Health
Oct. 26, 2023 Health
Research Shows the Role of Polyphenols in Inhibiting Cancer Metastasis
Oct. 23, 2023
Common Olive Pomace Compound Demonstrates Anticancer Potential
Researchers developed nanoparticles of maslinic acid, which has been shown to help combat breast, colon, pancreatic and prostate cancers through various therapies.
Sep. 28, 2023
Hydroxytyrosol May Help Prevent Colon Cancer Spread, Research Suggests
During in vitro experiments, hydroxytyrosol, a prominent olive oil polyphenol, was found to target a protein involved in cancer cell reproduction.
Sep. 13, 2023
Researchers Use AI to Identify the Olive Oil Compounds that Affect Alzheimer’s
Using a machine learning algorithm, researchers identified ten compounds in extra virgin olive oil that act like pharmaceutical treatments for dementia.
Sep. 6, 2023
In Australia, Mediterranean Diet Costs Less than Alternatives, Study Finds
Researchers found Australians could save 28 Australian dollars per week by following the Mediterranean diet.
Aug. 31, 2023
The Importance of Choosing Healthy Snacks for Your Overall Health
Choosing healthy snacks can be beneficial for overall health, even if you snack frequently.
Aug. 31, 2023
Higher Consumption of Polyphenols Linked to Lower Risk of Contracting Covid-19
Healthy adults who consumed phenols and plant sterols, some of which are present in olive oil, were less likely to contract Covid-19.
Aug. 18, 2023
Biophenols in EVOO Linked to Improved Outcomes in Obesity and Prediabetes
Research finds that consuming extra virgin olive oil rich in oleocanthal and oleacein also induces weight loss, a decrease in body mass index and basal glycemia.
Aug. 10, 2023
'Lucky' Olive Tree Leads Mindfulness Sessions in Italy
In Molise, an innovative project aims at reducing the level of stress, anxiety and depression with the support of augmented reality and a historic olive tree.
Jul. 26, 2023
Mediterranean Diet Associated with Successful Aging, Study Finds
Researchers found that Greeks who followed the Mediterranean diet were healthier and more active as they aged than those who followed the diet less closely.
Jul. 25, 2023
Patients Respond to Nutrition Guidance Via Telehealth, Study Shows
Intervention through telehealth can positively complement face-to-face care in sustaining dietary and lifestyle changes.
Jul. 19, 2023
Exploring the Health Benefits of Hydroxytyrosol in Extra Virgin Olive Oil
Hydroxytyrosol is among the 25 phenolic compounds found in extra virgin olive oil, playing a role in preventing noncommunicable diseases.
Jul. 18, 2023
Research Explores Olive Oil Co-Extraction with Olive Leaves, Herbs and Spices
A research review examined how milling olives with olive leaves, herbs and spices could increase the polyphenol content of the resulting oil.
Jul. 13, 2023
Consuming Oleuropein May Mitigate the Effects of Aging on Muscular Atrophy
New research purports to demonstrate that aged mice which ate a diet supplemented with olive leaf extract rich in oleuropein increased muscle mass.
Jul. 12, 2023
Nutritionists Evaluate Merits of Olive Oil Shot TikTok Trend
Sipping on olive oil is trending on TikTok and Instagram, with social media users encouraging others to sip olive oil first thing in the morning.
Jul. 12, 2023
Phenols More Important than MUFA Content for EVOO Health Benefits, Research Suggests
The phenols in extra virgin olive oil are more important for decreasing blood pressure, improving insulin sensitivity, and promoting weight loss than its fats.