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.
May. 16, 2011
Popular Television Series Will Pitch Olive Oil to Kids in Spain
A new season of "Lazy Town" sponsored by the Interprofesional del Aceite de Oliva will promote olive oil as part of an overall emphasis on exercise and healthy eating.
May. 13, 2011
Tapping Hidden Value in Liquid Gold
Science and industry are finding new ways to capture and exploit the healthful properties of olive oil.
Apr. 27, 2011 Food & Cooking
Apr. 7, 2011 Health
Mar. 18, 2011 Health
Two Tablespoons of High Quality Olive Oil Every Day Help Protect the Heart
Mar. 14, 2011 Health
Mar. 9, 2011 Health
Diet with Olive Oil Can Reduce Heart Risks, and Weight, Research Shows
Feb. 7, 2011
Promoting (Real) Greek Food to Culinary Tourists
Industry experts, journalists, and chefs from around the world gathered in Athens to discuss the importance of food and gastronomy in Greek tourism.
Dec. 22, 2010
The Mediterranean Diet Revisited
Thanks to an ever-growing body of evidence that it can prevent everything from heart disease to cancer, the Mediterranean diet sets a standard for long life and good health.
Sep. 2, 2010
On Nutella, Olive Oil and Obesity
The recent Nutella affair provoked scandal and outrage in Italy, while the UNESCO decision enshrining olive oil was met with understated pride. What's going on here?
Aug. 23, 2010
UNESCO 'Cultural Heritage List' to Include Mediterranean Diet
The Intangible Cultural List was started in 2003 and now comprises some 166 entries, including Croatian Lace Making, Argentinean Tango and Tibetan Opera.