Cancer is one of the most common causes of death in the world. People in Mediterranean countries have a lower risk of some cancers, and many researchers believe that olive oil may have something to do with it. The antioxidants in olive oil can reduce oxidative damage […]
Read more →Eating fat does not make you fat, and olive oil is no exception. Numerous studies have linked Mediterranean dietary patterns, rich in olive oil, with favorable effects on body weight. In a 2.5 year study of more than 7000 Spanish college students, consuming a lot of olive oil […]
Read more →Heart disease is the most common cause of death in the world. Observational studies conducted a few decades ago showed that heart disease was rare around the Mediterranean Sea. This led to extensive research on the Mediterranean diet, which has now been shown to significantly reduce the […]
Read more →Chronic inflammation is thought to be among the leading drivers of many diseases. This includes cancer, cardiovascular disease, metabolic syndrome, diabetes, Alzheimer’s, arthritis and even obesity. Olive oil can reduce inflammation, which may be one of the main reasons for its health benefits. The main anti-inflammatory effects […]
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