Fresh-Pressed Olive Oil Club

A More Complete Mediterranean Diet May Protect Against Aggressive Prostate Cancer

Adapted from an article in Science Daily, January 10, 2018 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, and low consumption of juices—had lower risk of aggressive prostate cancer (PC) than those who […]

Olive Oil Hunter #247

Winter Salad Recipe, Spotlight on Homemade Vinaigrettes, Prepping Greens, A New Benefit of Vitamin D, and Aerobics for Knee arthritis Salads aren’t just for summer, and if one of your New Year’s resolutions is to eat more fruits and veggies, this winter greens recipe fits the bill. I’ve dressed it with a sweet-tart vinaigrette that […]

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 #246

Fruit and Nut White Chocolate Truffles Recipe, Spotlight on Pistachios, The Scoop on Scoops, Coffee and A-Fib, Walk this Way to Cut Risks to Heart Health Perfect for your New Year’s Eve celebration or to bring to a party, these luscious white chocolate truffles are a snap to make but look oh so elegant. As […]