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.
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.
Aug. 21, 2017 Health
Comparing the Lipid-Lowering Effect of EVOO and Statins in Type 2 Diabetes
Jan. 3, 2017 Health
High Levels of Magnesium in Mediterranean Diet Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
Dec. 31, 2016 Health
Olive Oil Reduces Cardiovascular Problems Associated with Diabetes
Jul. 28, 2016 Health
Cardiometabolic Benefits of Mediterranean Diet with Olive Oil in Type 2 Diabetics
Jul. 18, 2016
Mediterranean Diet, Heavy on the Olive Oil, Can Reduce Risk of Chronic Disease
A Mediterranean diet with no restriction on fat intake may be associated with reduced incidence of cardiovascular events, breast cancer, and type 2 diabetes.
Mar. 30, 2016
Extra Virgin Olive Oil Reduces Postprandial Glucose After High GI Meal in Type 1 Diabetes
New research shows that extra virgin olive oil reduces postprandial glucose in type 1 diabetics after consuming a high glycemic index meal
Feb. 18, 2016
Benefits of Olive Oil Consumption in Type 2 Diabetes Treatment
A review of recent evidence shows that olive oil helps improve key mechanisms involved in the development and progression of type 2 diabetes, being a suitable recommendation as part of a healthy dietary intervention.
Feb. 8, 2016
Low Carb Mediterranean Diet Results in Higher Rate of Remission in Type 2 Diabetes
A low-carb Mediterranean diet delays medication use and results in higher rate of remission in type 2 diabetes compared to low-fat diet.
Aug. 11, 2015
Long-Term Olive Oil Consumption Lowers Risk of Diabetes
Nurses who consumed olive oil had a lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to those whose diet did not include any olive oil at all.
Jul. 21, 2015
Mediterranean Meal with Olive Oil Keeps Blood Sugar Levels Lower than with Corn Oil
A Mediterranean-type meal supplemented with EVOO had a beneficial effect on post-prandial glycemic and lipid profile by decreasing blood glucose, LDL and oxidized LDL.
Aug. 28, 2014
Fried EVOO a Super Food for Some Women with Diabetes
Extra virgin olive oil, even when fried, can boost the health of diabetes patients.
Jul. 7, 2014
Breakfast with High-Phenol EVOO Reduces Inflammation Linked to Diabetes, Heart Disease
A new study shows that adding phenol-rich olive oil to breakfast successfully lowers the inflammation linked to metabolic syndrome.
Apr. 1, 2014
Patent Applicant Claims Olive Polyphenols Help Blood Sugar Control
A New Zealand company is seeking an international patent for an olive leaf extract it says can help prevent or manage insulin sensitivity.
Mar. 6, 2014
Mediterranean Diet Effective for Weight Loss, Study Finds
Obese subjects who followed variations of the Mediterranean diet not only lost weight, but were successful in maintaining it as well.
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.
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.
May. 23, 2011
Olive Oil Diet Reduces Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
A study in the scientific journal Diabetes Care showed that a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil reduces the risk of type II diabetes by almost 50 percent compared to a low fat diet.