Healthy diet, exercise, and olive oil to prevent hypertension

Olive oil to prevent hypertension A heart-healthy diet, regular exercise, and the use of olive oil, in addition to not smoking and avoiding excessive alcohol consumption, are the tips given by Catheline Lauwers, head of the Cardiology Department at Quirónsalud Hospital in Valencia, to prevent hypertension. On the occasion of World Hypertension Day, which is […]

Olive oil: alternative to sunflower oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil: An Alternative to Sunflower Oil The selection of olive oils is vast. But not everything that glitters on the shelves as top quality is gold. Experts explain what’s important about olive oil and how it enhances dishes. When buying extra virgin olive oil, many people often feel overwhelmed. But top quality […]

The Mediterranean diet can prevent heart attacks and strokes better than a low-fat diet

Extra Virgin Olive Oil According to researchers, people who follow a Mediterranean diet also have a significantly lower risk of heart attacks and strokes. This could be due, among other things, to the high levels of healthy unsaturated fats found in foods such as olive oil, nuts, and fish. A Mediterranean diet may be even […]

Five misconceptions about olive oil

Extra Virgin Olive Oil You can hardly find a traditional cooking oil in German supermarkets these days. Olive oil, however, is available. However, there are a number of beliefs surrounding its production and nutritional properties, both false and true. It cannot be heated, it contains less fat than other vegetable oils… How can you separate […]