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Jan. 8, 2014
Mediterranean Diet with Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Protect from Diabetes
Spanish researchers found that following a Mediterranean diet may cut the risk of diabetes by about 30 percent.
Jan. 5, 2014
Berkeley Olive Grove EVOO Packs a Punch
Recent research shows one California extra virgin olive oil just might be among the world's healthiest.
Nov. 11, 2013
Mediterranean Diet in Midlife Results in Better Quality of Life in Old Age
Women who followed a Mediterranean style diet in midlife were more likely at old age to be without any major limitations in physical and mental health.
Nov. 6, 2013 Health
Olive Compounds Said to Enhance Healing Power of Human Stem Cells
Oct. 30, 2013 Health
More Confirmation Mediterranean Diet Protects from Brain Diseases
Oct. 28, 2013 Health
Mediterranean Diet Gaining Among Nutritionists But Olive Oil Still on Sidelines
Sep. 19, 2013 Health
Sep. 9, 2013 Health
Aug. 29, 2013
Extra Virgin Olive Oil May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
A study suggests extra virgin olive oil polyphenols may prevent or delay the appearance of Alzheimer’s disease.
Aug. 26, 2013
Modified Mediterranean Diet May Protect from Diabetes
A new study suggests that a Mediterranean diet that is low in certain carbohydrates can protect from diabetes.
Aug. 19, 2013
Mediterranean Diet May Interact with Genes and Prevent Stroke
A Mediterranean diet pattern may reduce stroke in genetically predisposed individuals according to a new study published in Diabetes Care.
Aug. 15, 2013
Mediterranean Food Producers See Red Over U.K. 'Traffic Light' Labels
Olive oil producers are concerned the United Kingdom’s “traffic-light” food labeling will see their flagship products rated unhealthy.
Jun. 17, 2013
Replacing Some Carbs with Healthy Oils Can Slow Prostate Cancer
U.S. researchers find that men who consumed more vegetable fat had a lower risk of lethal prostate cancer.
Jun. 11, 2013
Researchers Recommend Vegetable Oils High in Omega 6
A study suggests soybean, canola and corn oil are heart healthy even though too much omega-6 is associated with several health conditions.
May. 13, 2013
Olive Oil Beneficial for Elderly
Extra virgin olive oil reduced total cholesterol, but also increased HDL levels, also known as the "good" cholesterol, in a recent study.
Apr. 10, 2013
Olive Polyphenols May Affect Learning and Memory
Reseachers discovered that olive polyphenols may affect certain proteins in the brain involved in memory, learning and thinking.
Apr. 6, 2013
Hojiblanca Develops Olive Oil with Rosemary Extract Said to be Better for Frying
Antioxidant titans rosemary extract and virgin olive oil together reduce harmful acrylamides, Spanish researchers say.
Apr. 2, 2013
Olive Oil Snubbed in Study by Canola Reps
A study funded by the Canola Council said monounsaturated fats reduce metabolic syndrome risk, but olive oil was conspicuously absent.
Mar. 26, 2013
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Protect from Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers say oleocanthal found in extra-virgin olive oil has the potential to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Mar. 18, 2013
Olive Oil May Help You Eat Less
A new study shows that olive oil increases feelings of fullness, which may result in consuming less calories overall.
Feb. 27, 2013
Mediterranean Diet Can Reduce Risk of Stroke and Heart Attack by 30 Percent
A Mediterranean diet with olive oil or nuts reduced major cardiovascular events by 30 percent.
Feb. 11, 2013
Extra Virgin Olive Oil a Potential Functional Food for Colitis
Researchers concluded that extra virgin olive oil and its polyphenol extracts could improve chronic colitis but also could be used as a functional food for this disease.
Feb. 10, 2013
Olive Oil Compound May Decrease Intestinal Damage in Cases of Ischemia
Olive oil derived compounds may help prevent intestinal ischemia and reperfusion associated organ damage.