A study by the Lipid Unit of the Barcelona Hospital Clinic suggests that high consumption of olive oil, along with other foods rich in antioxidant polyphenols, may improve cognitive function and prevent neurodegenerative diseases.
A team of international researchers identified antioxidant components in ingredients of the Mediterranean diet that are highly beneficial in preventing breast and skin cancer
Ethnic cuisines are a popular part of American menus. Lately, one can see more Mediterranean, Indian and Caribbean foods appearing in restaurants. They are ready to take their place in the restaurant spotlight.
Olive oil, derived from the olive fruit, contains many antioxidants, including one known as hydroxytyrosol which has now been approved to carry a “heart health” claim by the European Food Safety Authority.
A medical food combined with a low-glycemic, Mediterranean-style diet has been found almost twice as effective as taking the best diets alone for lowering risk factors for cardiovascular disease, according to a new study.