Olive oil is widely recognised as one of the world’s healthiest oils. In fact, people tend to live longer and healthier lives in regions where olive oil is a staple part of the diet. Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is the highest quality olive oil available, extracted from the olive fruit without the use of any…
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Dietary fats are highly controversial, with debates about animal fats, seed oils, and everything in between in full force. That said, most people agree that extra virgin olive oil is incredibly healthy. Part of the Mediterranean diet, this traditional oil has been a dietary staple for some of the world’s healthiest populations. Studies show that the fatty…
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It is food that could well be a medicine in itself. The olive oil is a very basic component of most famous food of the Mediterranean and is now probably more popular than everwith the help of the private initiative for unprecedented promotion aimed naturally at profits reputation, but also a redefinition of the Greek…
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Since ancient times olive oil has been used as a way to moisturize and help rejuvenate damaged skin. As we age our skin deteriorates and its inner and outer layers (dermis and epidermis) grow much thinner. The stresses and strains of aging also cause the skin to lose elasticity, which soon becomes noticeable as wrinkles.…
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An Australian study showed that the nutrient-rich Mediterranean diet, in addition to improving the physical health, reinforces mental health, helping against depressive tendencies. This study was the first randomized controlled trial to investigate whether or not an improvement in the diet may be an effective treatment for major depressive episodes. The scientists found that the…
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In a Japanese study aimed to finding out what part of the Mediterranean diet helps alleviate the symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, it was found that the key lies in monounsaturated fatty acids. The study, published in Clinical Nutrition, found that the key element is monounsaturated fatty acids such as those found in olive oil, walnuts,…
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It’s generally accepted that the folks in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea live longer and suffer less than most of the rest of the world from cancer and cardiovascular ailments. The not-so-surprising secret is an active lifestyle, weight control, and a diet low in red meat, sugar and saturated fat and high in produce, nuts and other…
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Olives are popular as both a snack and an ingredient in salads, sandwiches, and stews. They have a chewy texture and a rich, salty taste. People have cultivated olive trees for more than 7,000 years, and they have long associated its fruit with health benefits. There are hundreds of olive species, and these fruits and their…
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Stop aiming for a particular amount of servings in each food category and focus on total daily intake. Trying to hit the mark on a healthy diet can be challenging. You need to eat enough of the right foods to meet your body’s vitamin and mineral needs. Experts have tried to guide us over the…
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Making any type of widespread statement about breakfast and any potential benefits it may bring is hindered by a lack of a standard definition of breakfast. This has been cited repeatedly as a limitation to individual studies examining the effect that breakfast has on nutrient intake and health, but it is also a major problem…
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