A number of studies have come out to show how small amounts of pure dark chocolate can help with heart and brain health. We all know by now that Extra Virgin Olive Oil has tremendous health benefits and is the key to the Mediterranean diet that makes it so good Read more
A recent article in the Daily Express explores this question. And the answer is, top quality extra virgin olive oil which has been proven to help lower blood pressure. Here are some key excerpts from the article including references to the original research. When it comes to cooking meals, what Read more
We hear more and more about the newly discovered health benefits of olive oil. But did you know that research now shows a connection between regular consumption of olive oil and prevention and treatment of breast cancer? Researchers from Spain, at the University of Jaén’s Hospital Unit for the Clinical Read more
For a while we’ve known that the Mediterranean Diet is a “Healthy Heart” Diet, but no one was exactly sure why. Here are a some excerpts from an article about a new study which may explain how Extra Virgin Olive Oils can help prevent heart disease. For the first time, Read more
9 Health Benefits of Olives You’ll Be All Over Good Housekeeping – Jaclyn London, MS, RD, CDN Yep, that includes olive oil too. It’s no secret that olives pack a powerful health punch. Pressed into cooking oil or eaten cured and whole, these little fruits are building a rep as Read more
Bible believers know that studying the word of God is good for you. What might might come as a surprise is that one particular food discussed in the Bible contains a wide array of health benefits. This is becoming increasingly clear as scientists discover more and more positive health benefits Read more
EVOO Staves off Alzheimers Here are some highlights and study results: Temple University research shows extra-virgin olive oil protects against memory loss, preserves the ability to learn and reduces conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease.Researchers at the Lewis Katz School of Medicine found mice with EVOO-enriched diets had better memories and Read more
Reported in Medical Daily… A compound found in extra-virgin olive oil called Oleocanthal, has been shown to eradicate cancer cells in less than an hour, giving scientists hope that targeted drug options in the future may be possible. A team of researchers from Rutgers University and Hunter College published their Read more
A new study released by researchers at the University of Seville proves that extra virgin olive oil is an effective agent in the prevention and treatment of rheumatoid arthritis. We already know that there is a strong correlation between the Mediterranean diet and lower incidences of rheumatoid arthritis. Demographic data Read more
The cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet is good quality extra virgin olive oil. We’ve already shared with you many of the health benefits along with our Israeli style recipes for you to enjoy. However a new study published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society shows that eating fruits Read more