The following article by Alice. G Walton is reprinted from Forbes, May 20, 2014. New research in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences looks at the effect of the Mediterranean diet on heart health—and the verdict is favorable. But even more than that, the study lays out exactly why olive oil and greens are […]
The following is excerpted from an article by Chris Weller, published February 20, 2015, on MedicalDaily.com, based on the results of a recent study conducted by Rutgers University and Hunter College scientists. Oleocanthal, the primary phenolic compound found in extra virgin olive oil, has been shown to eradicate cancer cells in less than an hour, […]
The following is excerpted from an article by Yvette Brazier that appeared in Medical News Today on January 25, 2016. Frying in extra virgin olive oil is healthier than other cooking methods, according to research published in Food Chemistry. Numerous studies have extolled the virtues of the Mediterranean diet. There is evidence that it leads […]
Olive oil exerts direct effects on molecules in the body that alter human gene expression and metabolic function. Reprinted from an article by Jedha Dening in Olive Oil Times, October 13, 2016 Olive oil, a monounsaturated fat, is the main source of fat in the Mediterranean diet (MedDiet), one of the world’s healthiest dietary patterns. […]