plant-based diets
Jan. 8, 2024
Mediterranean Diet Tops List for Seventh Year
The U.S. News & World Report cited the diet's variety, flexibility and health benefits.
Aug. 31, 2023
Higher Consumption of Polyphenols Linked to Lower Risk of Contracting Covid-19
Healthy adults who consumed phenols and plant sterols, some of which are present in olive oil, were less likely to contract Covid-19.
Jan. 31, 2023
Spanish Co. Introduces Vegan Cheese Made With Olive Oil
Väcka uses melon seed milk and extra virgin olive oil instead of coconut oil and fermented almond milk in two new vegan cheese products.
May. 26, 2022
Droughts Are More Frequent, Lasting Longer and Accelerating Water Shortages, U.N. Says
By 2030,700 million people will be at risk of displacement due to drought. Shifting to plant-based diets is among the solutions.
Jan. 12, 2022
Study: Shifting to Plant-Based Diets Can Cut Global Emissions and Capture CO2
This new approach to eating in high-income nations would slash more than half of all greenhouse gas emissions.
Jan. 7, 2022
Mediterranean Diet Again Named Best Overall
The MedDiet has been declared the best diet for the fifth year in a row by the U.S. News & World Report.
Dec. 7, 2021 Health
Plant-Based Diets Linked with Much Lower Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Study Finds
Aug. 23, 2021 Health
Study Suggests New Approach to Promoting a Heart-Healthy Diet
Jun. 30, 2021 News Briefs
Olive Council and Culinary Institute Join to Promote MedDiet in U.S.
Jan. 6, 2021 News Briefs
Mediterranean Diet Tops Annual List for Fourth Consecutive Year
Sep. 8, 2020 News Briefs
Reforming Food Systems Crucial in Fight Against Climate Change, Report Finds
Aug. 10, 2020
Consuming Some Animal Products Does Not Undermine Benefits of Plant-Based Diets
Newly published research from the University of Warwick shows that plant-based diets, such as Mediterranean diet, can lower cardiovascular risks even if they include a moderate amount of animal products.
Jun. 3, 2020
Plant-Based Food Sales Skyrocket as U.S. Consumers Seek Healthier Options
While the data show that plant-based food sales in the United States grew by 90 percent over the same period last year, anecdotal evidence suggests olive oil sales grew with them.
Feb. 6, 2020
Lupini Bean May Knock Off Soy as Leading Plant-based Protein Source
The Mediterranean bean contains more protein and fiber than its leading plant-based counterparts, soy and chickpeas, yet shares only a tiny portion of the carbohydrate count.
Jan. 31, 2020
Plant-Based Diet Reduces Food-Bourne Infection Risk in Mice
An eating plan plentiful in fruits and vegetables increased the resistance of mice to the intestinal pathogen, E. coli.
Aug. 21, 2019
New Study Links Plant-Based Diets With Reduced Risk Of Heart Disease
The study, which was conducted by researchers at Johns Hopkins University, also found that diets richer in animal products and refined carbohydrates increased the risk of death from heart disease by up to 32 percent.
Aug. 19, 2019
Olive Oil is Key to Promoting Plant-Forward Diets, Report Says
The white paper, which was published by the Culinary Institute of America and the International Olive Council, also says that a shift to plant-forward diets is necessary to achieve global climate goals and promote healthy eating.
Aug. 13, 2019
Plant-Based Diets Can Combat Climate Change, Report Finds
Better land management practices combined with plant-based diets are effective in tackling climate change and mitigating its effects.