Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club

Hydroxytyrosol from Olives Is a Neuroprotective Agent

One of the most powerful polyphenols in olive oil is hydroxytyrosol. Consuming hydroxytyrosol is linked to benefits in neurological, cardiovascular, and metabolic health, and the compound has demonstrated anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, neuro-protective, and immuno-protective effects. A recently published scientific review in the journal Foods examines the growing body of evidence supporting the characterization of hydroxytyrosol as […]

Olive Oil Hunter News #245

Lobster Risotto  Recipe, Spotlight on Lobster and Handling Lobster Tails, Music and Your Brain, Poor Sleep Doubles Running Injuries  Love to pull out all the stops for the holidays? This lobster risotto is a crowd-pleaser, with simple directions to master the dish. At the time of year when many of us think about improving health, […]

Olive Oil Hunter News #243

Black Garlic Aioli and Zesty Beef Kebabs Recipes, Spotlight on Middle Eastern Chili Blend and Savory Black Garlic, Storing Herbs and Spices, These Teens are Leading the Way Are you ready to get spicy? This week’s recipes feature two of the most unusual spices in the latest collection from the T.J. Robinson Curated Culinary Selections. […]

Olive Oil Hunter News #238

Cold Seafood Salad Recipe, Spotlight on Yuzu Rice Wine Vinegar, Overcooking Shellfish, Controlling High Blood Pressure, Plus Exercise and Your Appetite I love elegant dishes that deliver on taste with a minimum of effort, and my take on a seafood salad is perfect at any time because the ingredients are always available—flash-freezing makes it possible […]