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, […]
Peach Upside-Down Cake Recipe, Spotlight on Parchment Paper, Why Your Brain Sends Mixed Messages About Hunger, and Movement Over Meds for Insomnia There’s nothing quite like juicy ripe peaches at the height of summer…unless it’s combining them with my other love, tender olive oil cake. This twist on pineapple upside-down cake makes a spectacular dessert […]
Hazelnut-Chocolate Spread Recipe, Spotlight on Hazelnut, Stress and Stroke Risk, plus Small Amounts of Physical Activity, Big Reductions in Dementia Risk I love being able to share healthier ways of making favorite dishes, and the following recipe is a fun one! Hazelnut-chocolate spread is delicious slathered on a piece of toast or pound cake, used […]
Skillet Torta Recipe, Spotlight on Fresh and Dried Chiles, How to Choose Better Tortillas, The Brain and Processed Foods plus Does Cold-Water Immersion Impact Good Health? When you have the fresh spiciness of extra virgin olive oil to lavish on food, the dishes themselves don’t need to be complicated to taste delicious. This one-skillet torta […]
