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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 Health
Apr. 6, 2013 Health
Hojiblanca Develops Olive Oil with Rosemary Extract Said to be Better for Frying
Apr. 2, 2013 Health
Mar. 26, 2013 Health
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Protect from Alzheimer’s Disease
Mar. 18, 2013 Food & Cooking
Feb. 18, 2013
Scientists Say Zinc-Enriched Table Olives Offer Health Benefits
Olives are usually preserved with table salt but scientists have found a way to increase their nutritional value by adding zinc salt.
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.
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.
Aug. 24, 2012
Adding 2 Tablespoons of Olive Oil Can Improve Blood Vessel Function
The addition of a small amount of olive oil to the diet appears to improve blood vessel function according to a new study by U.S. and Italian researchers
Aug. 15, 2012
A new study by Spanish researchers shows that adding olive oil to the diet may help preserve bone.
Jul. 9, 2012
Olive Oil Beneficial During Fertility Treatment
A study from the Harvard School of Public Health has found a positive association between good fats and positive outcomes in women having In Vitro Fertilization.
Jun. 26, 2012
Dress Your Salad in Olive Oil to Get the Most Nutrients
New research shows that olive oil might be the best choice of salad dressing when it comes to absorbing nutrients from the vegetables.
Jun. 22, 2012
Those who consume olive oil not only have a reduced risk of chronic diseases but also a reduced mortality risk in general, Spanish researchers found.
Jun. 6, 2012
Mediterranean Diet Can Help You Live 'Better'
According to Spanish researchers, adherence to a Mediterranean style diet rich in olive oil, fruits, vegetables and fish is associated with better physical and mental health.
May. 25, 2012
'Upgrade' Your Diet with Olive Oil
Olive Oil is not only a healthy fat, but a source of components that interact with other nutrients improving the nutritional profile of a meal.
May. 24, 2012
Potential for Parkinson’s Treatment from Olive Oil Waste
Olive pomace has been used to synthesize powerful antioxidant molecules with a potential application in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease.