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07/24/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Olive oil is the key to longevity: Only one tablespoon a day can do wonders for your health

There is lots of conflicting advice about the ideal way to eat, but one thing that nearly every healthy diet seems to have in common is olive oil. This fat that comes from the fruit of the olive tree and offers a host of health benefits that range from heart health to cognitive function, so […]

07/20/2017 / By Jhoanna Robinson

Global olive oil supply under threat as deadly bacteria reaches Spain

A deadly bacterial species, which has been identified as the Xylella fastidiosa pathogen, the very same bacteria that infected thousands of olive trees in Italy in 2016, had recently found its way in mainland Spain, which is touted to be the world’s number one producer of olive oil. Elena Cebrian, regional councilor of the Autonomous […]

07/18/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Extra-virgin oil may hold the key to preventing the Alzheimer’s disease, exciting new research discovers

According to new research, consumption of extra-virgin olive oil may reduce the likelihood of developing Alzheimer’s disease (AD). The researchers behind the study, which was published in Annals of Clinical and Transitional Neurology, singled out this key component of the Mediterranean diet as an effective preventative measure against the neurological disease. Led by Dr. Domenico Praticò, […]

07/05/2017 / By Russel Davis

Olive oil really is the healthiest oil for frying foods, scientists find

While frying is considered a generally unsafe way to prepare food, a number of studies have demonstrated that frying can be healthy, as long as you use olive oil to do it. According to Rachel Adams, senior lecturer at Cardiff Metropolitan University in the United Kingdom, cooking with high heat triggers changes in oils that alter their aroma, […]

06/21/2017 / By Bridgette Wilcox

Olive Oil – sources, health benefits, nutrients, uses and constituents at NaturalPedia.com

A mainstay in heart-healthy Mediterranean cuisine, olive oil is a fat taken from the fruit of the olive tree. It is a clear, thick oil that ranges in color from a light golden yellow to a dark green. According to MedicalNewsToday.com, olive oil is not only used in cooking, but also in cosmetics, medicine, hygiene products, and […]

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