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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 Health
Jan. 21, 2011 Business
Report Finds North Americans Hungry for Olive Oil, Often Misled
Dec. 16, 2010 Health
Dec. 14, 2010 World
Dec. 7, 2010 Health
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.