Aug. 19, 2024
While a study confirmed previous research about the relationship between extra virgin olive oil and cholesterol, some experts criticized its design.
Jun. 6, 2023
Olive Oil Health Benefits for Dogs
Olive oil offers a wide range of benefits for dogs, including healthy skin, reduced inflammation, cardiovascular protection and reduced risk of diabetes.
May. 1, 2023
Olive Oil May Have an Important Role in Diets of Astronauts
Astronauts often lose weight while in space and complain about the food. Extra virgin olive oil offers key benefits during their journey, researchers say.
Oct. 12, 2022
Study: Med Diet Adherence Linked with Lower Intestinal Inflammation
Researchers theorized that fiber-rich foods associated with the MedDiet created an ecological advantage for certain microbes to flourish and contributed to lower levels of inflammation.
Oct. 6, 2022
Biden Administration Plans Overhaul of Nutrition Labeling
New guidelines from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration will focus on overall dietary patterns instead of specific macro and micronutrients.
Sep. 16, 2021
New Research Reveals Key Role of Olive Oil in Ancient Roman Diets
Using new investigative techniques, researchers from the University of Kent determined that olive oil constituted 20 percent of caloric intake among residents of one Roman city.
Aug. 23, 2021 Health
Study Suggests New Approach to Promoting a Heart-Healthy Diet
Apr. 23, 2021 News Briefs
Olive Oil Consumption Increases Testosterone in Men With Insufficient Levels
Aug. 14, 2020 Basics
May. 31, 2018 Food & Cooking
Apr. 5, 2018 Health
MUFAs from Plant Sources May Reduce Risk of Heart Disease Death
Oct. 4, 2017
Study: Plant-Based Diet Alleviates Reflux as Effectively as Medications
Adherence to a plant-based diet reduces reflux symptoms as effectively as the troublesome drugs.
Apr. 26, 2017
Olive Oil Helps Reverse Damage of High-Fat Diets
Researchers in Chile found a compound in olive oil reduced the adverse effects on cholesterol and insulin caused by a high-fat diet.
Apr. 18, 2017
Animal Study Finds Monounsaturated Fats in Olive Oil May Extend Life
A study that originated for another purpose discovered more evidence that the type of fat consumed rather than the quantity is a determining factor for health and longevity.
Jun. 13, 2016
Mediterranean Diet with EVOO Outperforms Low-Fat Diet for Weight Loss
New research shows a high-fat Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil increases weight loss in people with chronic health conditions.
May. 13, 2014
Formidable Fat: The Plant-Based Olive Oil Diet
Brown University researcher Dr. Mary Flynn says her advocacy of a plant-based, olive oil diet was at one time considered outrageous.
Nov. 30, 2011
Olive Oil For a Healthy Digestive System
A healthy body is based on a strong immune system. Toxins are everywhere- in the food we eat, the air we breathe, in the detergents we use, and in our everyday personal-care products.
Oct. 18, 2011
Mediterranean Diet Pyramid Gets a Makeover
The Mediterranean Diet Foundation updated the traditional Mediterranean Diet pyramid to reflect and adapt to today's lifestyle.