By Study Finds Mothers-to-be may want to add a little extra EVOO to their meals. A recent study finds consuming extra virgin olive oil during pregnancy boosts the quality of breast milk. The popular dressing and cooking ingredient is rich in omega 3 and omega…
By John Anderer Olive oil is a pillar of the Mediterranean diet, widely considered one of the healthiest approaches to eating. The health benefits of olive oil are hardly a secret, and most are attributable to its minor components such as polyphenols. Now, a new…
By Richard Hoffman, University of Hertfordshire It’s common advice for people watching their waistlines or looking to eat healthier to beware of the amount of oil they use while cooking. But that doesn’t mean we should cut oil entirely from our diet. This is because…
Consuming more olive oil was associated with less risk of heart attack among Americans, especially when it replaced mayonnaise, margarine or butter, according to preliminary research presented today at the American Heart Association’s Epidemiology and Prevention | Lifestyle and Cardiometabolic Health Scientific Sessions 2020. The…
Consuming extra virgin olive oil has proved to have protecting effects for health, especially due to its antioxidant content. However, there are not many studies on whether it is the best oil to use when cooking. A study by the University of Barcelona stated this…
Researchers at the University of Minnesota Medical School discover a potential new way in which diet influences aging-related diseases. Doug Mashek, PhD, a professor in the Departments of Medicine and Biochemistry, Molecular Biology and Biophysics, leads a team of researchers who discovered that olive oil…
By Amanda Froelich If you’re like most folks, you love to slather your food in butter or olive oil. In moderation, these fats can be healthy. Of course, there are those who would say otherwise. For this reason, we’ll break down the merit of consuming…
Cooking vegetables in the sofrito (sauté) with extra virgin olive oil favours the absorption and release of bioactive compounds of its traditional ingredients (garlic, onion and tomato), according to the study conducted by a research team of the Faculty of Pharmacy and Food Sciences at…
By Jeremiah Johnson So, the holidays are effectively behind us. Now it’s time to get back to the business of eating healthy foods and staying in good shape. Easier said than done, I know: but an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure in…
By Aaron Kesel, Natural Blaze You may want to check your cabinet – fun fact: your extra virgin olive oil is probably fake and it’s all thanks to the good ole Mob. Thank Tony Montana and the Godfather! Did you know that the Mafia is selling fake olive…
By Health Tips Now Olives are small fruits from olive trees. They are a wonderfully tasty low-calorie snack and great added ingredient to pasta, salads, and pizza. Even though there are many varieties of olives, they all have a similar nutritional value. So, are olives…
By Heather Callaghan Consumers likely recall that they have been inundated with anti-fat, anti-lard, and even anti-coconut oil propaganda for decades – until recently, of course. The constant use of the term “artery-clogging saturated fat” seared the minds of people who laid awake at night wondering…
By Natasha Longo When it comes to healthy edible oils, mainstream nutritionists have been indoctrinated into a world of misinformation. Most so-called healthy vegetable oils that claim to be healthy may actually increase the risk of heart disease, contrary to the cholesterol-lowering claims on food…
By John Summerly Even though more attention is usually given to their delicious oil than the whole food itself, olives are one of the world’s most widely enjoyed fruits. Yes, they are fruits even though most of us think of them as zesty vegetables. Here are…
