Yep, if you’re coughing (or in my case, tearing up) when drinking your UP-certified olive oil neat, it is because it is blessed with a high level of anti-inflammatory phenolic compounds. Check out this short article. Research suggests a dosage of three tablespoons a day of high-phenolic olive oil, raw, cooked, or mixed into your […]
Extra virgin olive oil is a readily available antioxidant food source that helps reduce the effects of oxidative stress and therefore reduces the risk and progression of many diseases. Environmental, physical and mental stressors cause the production of reactive oxygen species, also known as free radicals. The production of free radicals leads to the human […]
New research shows a high-fat Mediterranean diet with extra virgin olive oil increases weight loss in people with chronic health conditions. Fat has long been considered the evil enemy in the human diet. Largely because it has been perceived as a causative factor in the growing obesity epidemic. Being that it has a higher nutrient […]
Already approved use for its preventive effect on LDL oxidation, the possibility of using hydroxytyrosol as a nutrient for allergy prevention broadens the opportunities for olive oil therapeutic applications to a whole new horizon. Over the past two decades emerging empirical evidence has strongly associated Mediterranean diet (MD) to lower incidence of specifically cardiovascular disease […]
According to new research, oleocanthal may be a potent anticancer agent for aggressive melanoma skin cancers. One of the most aggressive, chemoresistant forms of cancer is malignant cutaneous melanoma. There are some treatment options available including injection of inflammatory molecules, along with oral and topical agents, which is where extra virgin olive oil polyphenols may […]
Already approved use for its preventive effect on LDL oxidation, the possibility of using hydroxytyrosol as a nutrient for allergy prevention broadens the opportunities for olive oil therapeutic applications to a whole new horizon. Over the past two decades emerging empirical evidence has strongly associated Mediterranean diet (MD) to lower incidence of specifically cardiovascular disease […]
A Harvard study found that the exchange of one percent of the saturated fat in a diet with healthful food can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. Sometimes small improvements in the diet can lead to a significant boost in health. New research from Harvard University finds exchanging one percent of daily saturated fat intake […]
A phenolic compound found naturally in olive oil reduces and may even prevent cardiovascular problems associated with diabetes mellitus, according to a new study by a group of Spanish researchers. Taking three tablespoons of virgin olive oil a day reduces the cardiovascular problems associated with diabetes, according to a study by a group of researchers […]
Needed for this recipe: Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Persian Lime Olive Oil * *Or Blood Orange Olive Oil, or Lemon Olive Oil Ingredients: • ½ cup Persian Lime Coconut Granola • 1 cup plain yogourt (better with thick yogourts, such as Greek-style) • 1 Tablespoon Sunshine Coast Olive Oil Co. Persian Lime Olive Oil […]
