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How the Combination of Olive Oil and Sleep Can Prevent Cardiovascular Events
From Newsweek By Abbey Interrante, June 2018 Canadian scientists discovered olive oil helps protect against the platelet aggregation that leads to heart attacks and strokes. The Mediterranean diet staple olive oil could help you avoid heart attacks and stroke when combined with sleep. New research has revealed why foods rich in...
How Does Olive Oil Compare with Coconut Oil?
WRITTEN BY: Tim Crooxidant, Olive Wellness Institute Coconut oil has grown in popularity over recent years. An example of the power of the Internet to propagate any food to ‘superfood’ status, are the claims made about coconut oil more a case of good marketing over good science? Here we look at how...
Mediterranean Diet Decreases DNA Damage in Men with Prostrate Cancer
Prostate cancer is the second most common cancer in men worldwide, according to the World Cancer Research Fund International. In the United States alone, one in seven men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in their lifetime. The American Cancer Society estimates a staggering 220,800 new cases and 27,540 deaths...
Mediterranean Meal with Olive Oil Keeps Blood Sugar Levels Low
While the Mediterranean diet in general is known for its heart healthy qualities, more and more studies have shown that it may also be an ideal diet for prevention of diabetes. In a new study, Italian researchers have found that a meal that included extra virgin olive oil resulted in...