Olive oil component alleviates intestinal ischemia and reperfusion
Here's another reason why you should include olive oil in your diet: A new research report published in the Journal of Leukocyte Biology suggests that at least one compound in olive oil significantly...
View ArticleMediterranean-style diets found to cut heart risks (Update)
Pour on the olive oil, preferably over fish and vegetables: One of the longest and most scientific tests of a Mediterranean diet suggests this style of eating can cut the chance of suffering...
View ArticleOlive oil makes you feel full
Work groups at Technische Universität München (TUM) under Prof. Peter Schieberle and at the University of Vienna under Prof. Veronika Somoza studied four different edible fats and oils: Lard,...
View ArticleExperts examine Mediterranean diet's health effects for older adults
According to a study published in the Journals of Gerontology Series A: Biological Sciences and Medical Sciences, a baseline adherence to a Mediterranean diet (MeDiet) is associated with a lower risk...
View Articlen-3 fatty acids no benefit for high-risk cardio patients
(HealthDay)—For patients with multiple cardiovascular risk factors or atherosclerotic vascular disease who have not had a myocardial infarction, daily treatment with n-3 fatty acids does not reduce...
View ArticleMediterranean diet seems to boost ageing brain power
A Mediterranean diet with added extra virgin olive oil or mixed nuts seems to improve the brain power of older people better than advising them to follow a low-fat diet, indicates research published...
View ArticleConsumers like olive oil for health and flavor but need more facts, survey finds
Consumers in the United States are enthusiastic about the flavor and potential health benefits of olive oil but still a bit hazy on how to select, evaluate and describe this ancient but increasingly...
View ArticlePeople who eat nuts have reduced risk of cancer or cardiovascular disease
(Medical Xpress)—People who eat nuts, particularly walnuts, are more likely to live longer, finds research in BioMed Central's open access journal BMC Medicine. In a longitudinal study, researchers...
View ArticleStudy shows both a Mediterranean diet and diets low in available...
New research shows that a Mediterranean-style diet and diets low in available carbohydrates can offer protection against type 2 diabetes. The study is published in Diabetologia, the journal of the...
View ArticleOlive oil is good for you—in more ways than one
Olive oil is a key component of the Mediterranean diet and is considered by many to be a natural health-food product. Until recently, the known protective effects of olive oil against oxidative...
View ArticleSofrito contains substances that reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
The combination of tomato, olive oil, garlic and onion in a sofrito increases the amount of polyphenols and carotenoids. These bioactive compounds respectively help to prevent cardiovascular diseases...
View ArticleMediterranean diet alone may lower diabetes risk
(HealthDay)—Adults at risk for heart disease who eat a Mediterranean diet rich in olive oil can lower their chances of developing diabetes, even without restricting calories or boosting exercise, new...
View ArticleNutrition researchers create eating plan for the Prairies
Two nutrition researchers at the University of Alberta are making it easy for people living in the Prairies to eat a heart-healthy diet using foods that are local and affordable.
View ArticleA diet that fits your genes
The age of one-size-fits-all nutritional advice is coming to a close, thanks to the surging field of nutrigenomics. Soon, individual decisions about whether to focus on Mediterranean-style dining,...
View ArticleOlive oil supplements may protect against the adverse vascular effects of air...
Taking olive oil supplements may counteract some of the adverse cardiovascular effects of exposure to air pollution, according to a new study presented at the 2014 American Thoracic Society...
View ArticleStudy shows why you need olive oil on your salad
A diet that combines unsaturated fats with nitrite-rich vegetables, such as olive oil and lettuce, can protect you from hypertension, suggests a new study led by King's College London. The findings,...
View Article'Tomato pill' improves function of blood vessels in patients with...
A daily supplement of an extract found in tomatoes may improve the function of blood vessels in patients with cardiovascular disease, according to new research from the University of Cambridge.
View ArticleMediterranean diet, olive oil and nuts can help reverse metabolic syndrome
For people with metabolic syndrome, a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts may help reverse the condition, indicate findings from a clinical trial published in CMAJ...
View ArticleMediterranean diets have lasting health benefits
The health benefits of switching to a Mediterranean style diet and upping the amount of time spent exercising for a period of just eight weeks can still be seen a year after stopping the regime, a new...
View ArticleRegular consumption of olive oil can improve heart health
(Medical Xpress)—Regular consumption of olive oil can drastically improve heart health – especially in people who do not normally eat a Mediterranean diet.
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