If you’re looking for a heart-friendly eating plan, you won’t go wrong with the Mediterranean Diet. This eating plan incorporates the basics of healthy eating– whole grains, fruits, beans and vegetables– but with a nicely added twist. Inclusion of olive oil and wine is encouraged in the menu. All these components were inspired by the […]

The benefits derived from antioxidants are well known. They heal your body and help keep it looking and fooling younger. They fight free radicals and slow down the aging process. But a preliminary study conducted in Italy has shown that antioxidants have a major impact on insulin resistance. Antonio Mancini is an endocrinology researcher and […]

Dr Eduard Escrich lead a team of researchers from the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona on a study concerning the impact of fats on the body and especially oily fats such as corn oil, sunflower oil and pure olive oil. Scientists of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona Breast Cancer Study Multidisciplinary Group have been studying breast […]

Everybody knows virgin olive oil is good. Actually it’s not only good, it’s great. It’s packed full with vitamins and healthy fats for your body and joints. A Mediterranean diet is very popular, healthy and yummy. When you’ve got both combined, you have a recipe for a healthy body and life. But now researchers have […]