Olive and sunflower oil on baby skin weakens natural defences
Using olive or sunflower oil on new born babies' skin damages the barrier which prevents water loss and blocks allergens and infections, new research led by The University of Manchester has found.
View ArticleStudy dispels belief healthy diets are costly
Research conducted by The Miriam Hospital and The Rhode Island Community Food Bank demonstrated that - contrary to popular belief - healthy diets rich in fruits and vegetables are affordable. In fact,...
View ArticleTime to rethink your vegetable oil?
Risk of heart disease and diabetes may be lowered by a diet higher in a lipid found in grapeseed and other oils, but not in olive oil, a new study suggests.
View ArticleMediterranean diet high in healthy fat does not lead to weight gain,...
Focus on low-fat diets and lack of differentiation between healthy and unhealthy fat has led to 'paradoxical policies' about healthy eating
View ArticleGlobal push to make Mediterranean diet sexy again
It may be on the UNESCO heritage list, but global experts warn the Mediterranean diet, prized for its health benefits, is losing so much ground to the fast food culture that the decline may be...
View ArticleExtra virgin olive oil is the best option for frying fish
Cooking characteristics such as frying techniques, the nature of the oil used and the fish species have been shown to exert a great influence on the changes that take place during frying. UPV/EHU...
View ArticlePopularity of healthy oils, clean labels heats up
Consumers are reaching for healthy oils in the grocery store aisles, and they're looking for food products with "clean labels," according to market researcher David Sprinkle at a July 17 symposium at...
View ArticleEven high-fat Mediterranean diet good for you: review
(HealthDay)—Even a high-fat Mediterranean diet may protect against breast cancer, diabetes and heart disease, a new review finds.
View ArticleItaly's 100 club to reveal its secrets
Some of the secrets of an Italian village that has long fascinated scientists because of its high number of active centenarians are set to be revealed this weekend.
View ArticleThe diet that feeds your brain
The Mediterranean diet—rich in vegetables, fish and olive oil and featuring moderate alcohol consumption—has been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease, certain cancers and diabetes.
View ArticleMediterranean diet may protect your brain in old age, new finding suggests
Amid the contention about diets and detoxes, sugar and fats, there is at least general agreement that a Mediterranean diet – fruit, vegetables, olive oil, grains, fish – is a good thing. Now, a new...
View ArticleMediterranean diet with virgin olive oil may boost 'good' cholesterol
A Mediterranean diet rich in virgin olive oil may enhance the cardioprotective benefits of high-density lipoproteins (HDL—the "good" cholesterol) compared to other diets, according to new research in...
View ArticleMonounsaturated fats help roundworms live longer, researchers say
Pudgy roundworms storing a particular type of fat live longer than their more svelte counterparts, according to a study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
View ArticleMouse experiment sheds light on the dietary benefits of extra virgin olive oil
Experiments carried out in mice have revealed that a compound commonly found in extra-virgin olive oil can reverse some of the negative effects of a high-fat diet. This compound, called hydroxytyrosol,...
View ArticleOlive oil nutrient may help prevent brain cancer
A compound found in olive oil may help to prevent cancer developing in the brain, a study shows.
View ArticleExtra-virgin olive oil preserves memory and protects brain against...
The Mediterranean diet, rich in plant-based foods, is associated with a variety of health benefits, including a lower incidence of dementia. Now, researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at...
View ArticleIs it bad for your health to eat food fried in olive oil?
It recently has been suggested that using vegetable oils to fry food may be bad for your health due to the production of toxic chemicals called aldehydes during the heating process. Aldehydes are...
View ArticleMediterranean-style diets linked to better brain function in older adults
Eating foods included in two healthy diets—the Mediterranean or the MIND diet—is linked to a lower risk for memory difficulties in older adults, according to a study published in the Journal of the...
View ArticleRich, well-educated get bigger bang for buck from mediterranean diet
(HealthDay)—The Mediterranean diet—rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, olive oil, nuts and whole grains—has long been hailed as a heart-healthy eating plan. But new research suggests its health benefits...
View ArticleEurope's tainted food scandals
Public confidence in food safety in Europe has again been undermined by a growing insecticide-tainted egg scandal.
View ArticleContaminated eggs show continuing problems with supply chain
Another food scandal: this time eggs used for making sandwiches and other processed products that contain traces of an insecticide called fipronil. Fipronil is banned in human food production because...
View ArticleDark chocolate with olive oil associated with improved cardiovascular risk...
Dark chocolate enriched with extra virgin olive oil is associated with an improved cardiovascular risk profile, according to research presented today at ESC Congress.
View ArticleIs margarine actually better for me than butter?
Only 20 years ago butter was the public villain – contributing to raised cholesterol levels and public concern over an increased risk of heart disease. Now this public perception seems to have been...
View ArticleGM soybean oil causes less obesity and insulin resistance but is harmful to...
Researchers at the University of California, Riverside have tested a genetically-modified (GM) soybean oil used in restaurants and found that while it induces less obesity and insulin resistance than...
View ArticleThese foods will lower your risk of heart disease
Low-fat or low-carb? Butter or margarine? Avocado oil or coconut oil? Bombarded with contradictory media reports on the ever-changing landscape of nutrition research, it's difficult for anyone to know...
View ArticleFive smart alternatives to processed foods
(HealthDay)—Is your shopping cart filled with heavily processed foods? Some might seem to be time-savers, yet cost more than fresh foods and offer few nutrients. Others might actually harm your health.
View ArticleCDC wants America to eat its fruits and veggies
(HealthDay)—Fruits and vegetables can be delicious and nutritious—but too many Americans are still passing them by, a new report finds.
View ArticleA more complete Mediterranean diet may protect against aggressive prostate...
In a new study published in The Journal of Urology, researchers determined that men who followed a Mediterranean diet, rich in fish, boiled potatoes, whole fruits, vegetables, legumes, and olive oil,...
View ArticleLong-term consumption of sunflower and fish oils damages the liver
An international group of scientists led by the University of Granada (UGR) has demonstrated that the long-term intake of sunflower or fish oils damages the liver and can give rise to non-alcoholic...
View ArticleWhat to know about fasting, aging, dieting and when you should eat
Biochemist Valter Longo has devoted decades to discovering connections between nutrition and successful aging. He runs the Longevity Institute at the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology, where the...
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