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Apr. 8, 2013
Study Shows Adding Water Decreases Yield and Quality, Even in Non-Irrigated Olives
A new study suggested that adding water in the olive oil extraction process actually decreases yield.
Mar. 26, 2013
How Extra Virgin Olive Oil Can Protect from Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers say oleocanthal found in extra-virgin olive oil has the potential to reduce the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Feb. 11, 2013
Extra Virgin Olive Oil a Potential Functional Food for Colitis
Researchers concluded that extra virgin olive oil and its polyphenol extracts could improve chronic colitis but also could be used as a functional food for this disease.
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Jan. 30, 2012
The findings of a study of the Picual variety determined that the organic extra virgin is of more nutritional value than the conventional oil.
Aug. 31, 2011
Adding Olive Oil Phenols to Seed Oils Reduces the Health Risks of Frying
Spanish researchers have developed a way of adding olive oil's phenolic compounds to oils made from seeds, such as sunflower oil, so they form fewer toxic compounds when fried with.
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.
Jan. 19, 2011
Maybe You Shouldn't Do Something About That Cough
Researchers revealed that sensor molecules, located in the human throat but not the mouth, attach to a chemical found in high-end olive oils causing the very noticeable sensation
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. 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. 6, 2010
Berkeley Olive Grove: Old Ways in the New World
Ask Darro Grieco what makes his award-winning EVOO so good and he'll say it's the old Mission trees, dry farming and hand-harvesting. Are we still in California?
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.