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Nov. 21, 2011

An Olive Oil Rich Diet is Better for the Heart

A Mediterranean style diet rich in monounsaturated fat from olive oil, avocadoes and nuts improves heart health even if the diet is not coupled with weight loss.

Nov. 17, 2011

What Has Fashion To Do With Olive Oil?

Anything that is timeless transcends trends and fashion, and is the most modern approach to life. Olive oil to me is God's gift to our planet.

Aug. 6, 2011

European Commission Prepares to Ban Thousands of Unproved Health Claims

Food marketers are on notice as Europe gears up to ban thousands of claims on labels but the antioxidant effects of polyphenols in olive oil was among the few approved.

Mar. 14, 2011

The Mediterranean Diet and Metabolic Syndrome

Dr. Antonis Pothoulakis says the recent "meta study" shows that a Mediterranean diet can improve each component of the metabolic syndrome group of risk factors.

Mar. 9, 2011

Diet with Olive Oil Can Reduce Heart Risks, and Weight, Research Shows

The first "meta analysis" confirmed the effects of olive oil and the Mediterranean diet on the risk factors that lead to heart disease.

Feb. 7, 2011

Olive Oil Joins the Fight Against Osteoporosis

A new study finds that olive oil could play an important role in the future development of drugs and in the dietary requirements of patients with osteoporosis.

Jan. 26, 2011

Olive Oil May Protect from Depression

A diet rich in olive oil can protect from mental illness according to a new study by researchers from the Universidad de Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and the University of Navarra.

Jan. 21, 2011

Report Finds North Americans Hungry for Olive Oil, Often Misled

A new report commissioned by the Olive Council about the North American olive oil market shows more demand, and more confusion as consumers sift through competing messages.

Dec. 16, 2010

Olive Oil Found to Help Prevent Skin Cancer

New findings are backed by statistics that show only three in every 100,000 residents of Mediterranean countries develop any form of skin cancer.

Dec. 14, 2010

Carol Firenze: The Passionate Olive

Five years after finding its 101 uses, Carol Firenze says tasting and discussion will lead consumers to a greater understanding of olive oil.

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Dec. 7, 2010

Olive Oil and Interventional Cardiology

How the abnormal metabolism that leads to heart disease can be significantly affected by a diet that includes olive oil.

Nov. 22, 2010

One Answer to Health Crisis in India

Lifestyle and diet changes are needed in India, where the world's second-largest population is facing a health crisis led by rising rates of heart disease and diabetes.

Oct. 29, 2010

Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Reduce Oxidative Stress

Researchers found extra virgin olive oil and hydrophilic fraction intake induced a significant increase in antioxidant enzyme activity and a decrease in markers of liver damage.

Oct. 4, 2010

Pitching an Extra Virgin Olive Oil for Kids

Spanish producer Vega Carabaña says its smooth, slightly fruity and aromatic extra virgin olive oil is just right for children as young as 6 months. The cute packaging doesn't hurt either.

Sep. 9, 2010

What You Didn't Know About Olive Pomace Oil: Uses, Benefits and Controversies

Olive pomace oil is made using chemical solvents and heat. Still, the lowly olive oil grade offers some health benefits and useful culinary applications.

Jun. 30, 2010

EVOO Fights Heart Disease Changing How Genes Function

New research in the FASEB Journal suggests that the polyphenols in virgin olive oil modify the expression of atherosclerosis-related genes, leading to health benefits.

Jun. 30, 2010

Key Mechanism Links Olive Oil to Protection Against Breast Cancer.

Scientists demonstrated that virgin olive oil is associated with a decrease in the activity of the p21Ras oncogene, which stimulates the growth of tumors.

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