Nutrition: Top 5 Health Benefits of Olive Oil Olive oil has multiple benefits in our body. Nutritionist Nicola Shubrook explains the nutritional benefits of olive oil. Olive oil is the liquid fat obtained from pressing whole olives. The fruit of the tree, native to...
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Project to study benefits of olive oil in endometriosis
The benefits of olive oil against endometriosis The director of the Illes Balears Health Research Institute, Sergio Camacho, and the president of the Protected Designation of Origin Oli de Mallorca, Joan Mayol, have signed a collaboration agreement whereby the...
How Greek olive oil becomes ‘Italian’
Greek olive oil goes 'Italian' Greece is the second largest supplier to the Italian olive oil industry, according to an analysis of the Italian olive oil sector by the Embassy's Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs from Greece in Milan. In 2021, more than 75% of...
Study: olive oil, natural food against cancer, its daily intake can reduce mortality
Olive oil, natural food against cancer As early as the 16th century, the classic "Compendium of Materia Medica" of Chinese medicine compiled by Li Shizhen, a Ming dynasty medical scientist , already pointed out that olives "produce body fluids, turn off polydipsia,...
Olive oil to age more slowly and better
Olive oil to age more slowly Extra virgin olive oil could help age slower and better. To this conclusion came a study carried out by Giorgio D'Andrea, a young researcher at the Institute of Cell Biology and Neurobiology of the National Research Council (CNR) in Rome....
Main differences between Spanish and Italian olive oil
Differences between Spanish and Italian olive oil Olive oil options are many, and the olive oil section of a store can be challenging. How do you safely choose the bottle of EVOO with the best flavor and price? To begin with, like wine, it will depend mainly on the...
Why in the US can sell a no calories olive oil and 0% fat?
No calories olive oil In the rest of the world, it would be impossible! 🙂 Extra virgin olive oil is very healthy but, like all oils, it is pure vegetable fat, and therefore one of the products with the most calories that exists. Although the caloric content by...
Huge drought attacks Spanish olive grove
Heat wave threatens olive oil production Italy is also experiencing its worst drought in 70 years, which is not helping the potential shortage. Now, scorching temperatures in Spain threaten olive oil. According to Travel + Leisure, an unprecedented heat wave, which...
The latest celebrity trend: drinking olive oil
Drinking olive oil The US FDA recommends consuming 2 tablespoons of olive oil per day. Most already cook with olive oil, but others choose to consume it immediately, even if it may seem eccentric. However, many Mediterranean countries swear by the practice as a health...
Is olive oil good for you?
Is Extra Virgin olive oil good for you? Known for its rich flavor, versatility, and health benefits, extra virgin olive oil is an excellent ingredient to keep in your kitchen cupboard. Not only is it easy to use for roasting, frying, baking, or sautéing, but it’s also...