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Sep. 9, 2013
Mediterranean Diet Good for the Brain
Higher adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with better cognitive function according to a new review.
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 Health
Mediterranean Diet May Interact with Genes and Prevent Stroke
Aug. 15, 2013 Food & Cooking
Mediterranean Food Producers See Red Over U.K. 'Traffic Light' Labels
Jun. 17, 2013 Health
Replacing Some Carbs with Healthy Oils Can Slow Prostate Cancer
Jun. 11, 2013 Health
May. 13, 2013 Health
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.
Feb. 4, 2013
Olive Oil May Affect How Genes Function
A new study shows that olive oil consumption may change the way genes function, reducing cardiovascular risk.
Nov. 18, 2012
Important Minor Compounds in Olive Oil
The most important minor compounds of olive appear in low concentration, however they have a significant positive effect on human health.
Nov. 8, 2012
Researchers Say New Tool Measures Olive Oil 'Healthfulness'
The health benefits of a specific olive oil could be easier to assess with a new Greek system to measure the content of key compounds.
Nov. 2, 2012
High-Fat Meal with Olive Oil Can Have Immediate Positive Effects
A new study shows that the positive effects the Mediterranean diet can have on the heart are immediate.
Oct. 25, 2012
Olive Oil May Help Protect Skin from the Aging Effects of the Sun
New research suggests that a high intake of olive oil and other monounsaturated fats may protect the skin against sun-related aging.
Oct. 2, 2012
Olive Oil Byproduct Rich in Antioxidants
According to Moroccan researchers olive mill wastewater is rich in antioxidants and can potentially be used in beverages.
Sep. 12, 2012
Olives a Potential Source of Probiotics
New research published in the International Journal of Food Microbiology has paved the way for the novel use of olives as a source of probiotics in our diets.