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Jun. 6, 2018
Arthritis Foundation Recommends Olive Oil
The Arthritis Foundation suggests olive oil along with a Mediterranean diet to help arthritis sufferers.
May. 31, 2018
Med Diet Loses Ground Where it Started
New research suggests that an 'American-style' diet is moving in, and it may be here to stay.
May. 31, 2018
Olive Oil and the Ketogenic Diet
Studies on diabetes, obesity, weight loss and cholesterol have shown the ketogenic diet can have a positive impact on fighting the health issues.
May. 29, 2018 Health
May. 15, 2018 Health
Research Finds Extra Virgin Olive Oil Safest, Most Stable for Cooking
Apr. 12, 2018 Health
Med Diet Tied to Higher Bone Mass, Muscle Density After Menopause
Apr. 5, 2018 Health
MUFAs from Plant Sources May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease Death
Feb. 15, 2018 Health
Feb. 12, 2018
Mediterranean Diet May Improve IVF Success
A new study suggests that women who ate a diet rich in fresh fruit and vegetables, fish, high-quality olive oil, whole grains and legumes and low in red meat increased their chances of getting pregnant and achieving a live birth by 65-68 percent.
Jan. 22, 2018
Mediterranean Diet May Reduce Risk of Frailty in Older Adults
New findings suggest that a diet consisting mainly of plant-based foods with low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry kept people independent and healthy as they aged.
Jan. 16, 2018
Olive and Eucalyptus Oils Help Wounds Heal
Researchers concluded that olive oil’s higher levels of monounsaturated oleic and palmitoleic acids accounted for its advantages in wound treatment.
Jan. 10, 2018
Olive Council Scientific Conference at UC Davis
On January 17, a panel of experts will discuss the mechanisms of olive oil and their roles in the prevention of cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular and neurological diseases.
Dec. 8, 2017
Canola Oil Might Impair Memory
Scientists in Pennsylvania say the untested claims of canola oil's healthfulness aren't based on facts and that it's better to stick with olive oil.
Dec. 4, 2017
Moderate Exercise, Mediterranean Diet Better at Reducing Fat Deposits
New research underscores the fact that a healthy weight involves more than body mass: it also includes how the fat is distributed within the body.
Dec. 4, 2017
Natural Olive Oil Preservative as Effective as Synthetic Ones
Researchers found that oleoresin had competitive antioxidant properties without the same health risks associated with the synthetic antioxidants
Nov. 27, 2017
Olives Grown at High Altitudes Found to Have More Antioxidants
A study found a positive relationship between altitude and levels of CoQ10, tocopherols and phenolic compounds.
Nov. 27, 2017
5 Foods That Fight Rheumatoid Arthritis
Research examining the effects of food on rheumatoid arthritis suggested the anti-inflammatory properties of olive oil and other foods in the Mediterranean diet may help minimize and prevent joint destruction.
Nov. 15, 2017
Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats May Reduce Appetite
A study out of the University of Georgia suggests that regularly eating foods high in polyunsaturated fats, such as avocado, quinoa, chickpeas, salmon, walnuts and olive oil, may have an affect on your appetite.
Nov. 13, 2017
Frying Vegetables in Extra Virgin Olive Oil Recommended for Men With Prostate Cancer
Daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil can increase the absorption of compounds with anticancer properties.
Nov. 8, 2017
Sugar-Sweetened Beverages Increase Risk of Metabolic Syndrome and Diabetes
Researchers reviewed scientific investigation on the health effects of consuming sugary beverages and found the preponderance of the evidence implicated the drinks in increasing the likelihood of common medical conditions.
Oct. 30, 2017
Mediterranean Diet and EVOO Reduce Incidence of Gestational Diabetes
Researchers in Madrid discover that pregnant women who add more EVOO and pistachios to their diets have healthier pregnancies and healthier babies.
Oct. 18, 2017
Oil in Salads Increases Absorption of Nutrients
An Iowa State University researcher found that oil brings out the full nutritional benefits of vegetables.
Oct. 12, 2017
2nd 'Food Values' Conference Held in Tuscany
Experts from a wide range of backgrounds met at Villa Pecori Giraldi in Borgo San Lorenzo to discuss the relevance of the Mediterranean diet and explore new approaches and proposals.