ESC: Omega-3 Supplements No Better Than Olive Oil for CV Risk
(MedPage Today) -- Prescription-strength dose disappoints in ASCEND trial (Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular)
Source: MedPage Today Cardiovascular - August 26, 2018 Category: Cardiology Source Type: news
Medical News Today: Psoriasis: Mediterranean diet may slow disease progression
A new study suggests that sticking to a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, fish, wholegrain cereals, and olive oil may reduce the severity of psoriasis. (Source: Health News from Medical News Today)
Source: Health News from Medical News Today - July 27, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: Psoriasis Source Type: news
The 10 Best and Worst Oils For Your Health
Home cooks have plenty of options when it comes to choosing which type of oil to sauté, bake and drizzle with. Some, like olive oil, are well known, and others, like avocado or coconut oil, are less familiar.
Which oil is right for you? That depends largely on the type of cooking you’re doing. An oil’s smoke point, which is the point when oil starts burning and smoking, is one of the most important things to consider. If you heat oil past its smoke point, it not only harms the flavor, but many of the nutrients in the oil degrade—and the oil will release harmful compounds called free radicals.
If ...
Source: TIME: Health - July 23, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Alexandra Sifferlin Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition healthytime Source Type: news
How to live longer: Eat this much olive oil a day to lengthen life expectancy
HOW TO live longer: making some simple changes to your lifestyle can add years onto your life expectancy, and one of these is eating a healthy, balanced diet. Olive oil is recommended by health experts and holds a number of health benefits, but how much should you be eating on a daily basis? (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - July 17, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Is Hummus Actually Healthy? Here ’s What the Experts Say
Hummus, the chickpea-based dip that’s a staple in many Middle Eastern cuisines, is on the rise in the U.S. Multiple factors are fueling its growing popularity, according to the USDA: Hummus is naturally gluten-free, and Americans now have bigger appetites for healthier snacks. But how healthy is hummus? Here’s what the experts say.
What is hummus made of?
Traditional hummus is made from a blend of chickpeas, olive oil, tahini (sesame paste), lemon juice and spices, and this mix makes for a nutrient-dense food, says Elizabeth G. Matteo, a registered dietitian at Boston University’s Sargent Choice Nutritio...
Source: TIME: Health - July 11, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: Sophia Gottfried Tags: Uncategorized Diet/Nutrition healthytime Source Type: news
How a Mediterranean diet could reduce osteoporosis
(University of East Anglia) Eating a Mediterranean-type diet could reduce bone loss in people with osteoporosis -- according to new research from the University of East Anglia. New findings published today show that sticking to a diet rich in fruit, vegetables, nuts, unrefined cereals, olive oil, and fish can reduce hip bone loss within just 12 months. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - July 11, 2018 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
Mayo Clinic Minute: The diet that could improve your brain's health
If you knew changing your diet today could make your brain healthier, would you? Research suggests the Mediterranean diet could be the key. Dr. Maria Vassilaki, a Mayo Clinic epidemiology researcher, explains how a Mediterranean diet full of fruits and vegetables, fish, healthy oils like olive oil, and less meat and saturated fat appears to [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 9, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
Tuesday Tips: 9 ways to make the Mediterranean diet work for you
If you're looking for a heart-healthy?eating plan, the Mediterranean diet might be right for you. The Mediterranean diet incorporates the basics of healthy eating ? plus a splash of flavorful olive oil and perhaps a glass of red wine ? among other components characterizing the traditional cooking style of countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea. Watch: [...] (Source: News from Mayo Clinic)
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - July 3, 2018 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news
No Plant Oils for Cradle Cap?
Discussion
During growth, plants first store their energy as carbohydrates but during ripening switch over to carbon-rich triglycerides. Triglycerides also occur in yeasts, molds and animal fats.
A few higher plants store lipids in other forms. One example is the Jojoba which stores its oil as a lipid wax. Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) is a specialty-cultivated plant found mainly in the American Southwest and Mexican Northwest. Jojoba seed oil has > 50% of its weight as liquid wax esters that are used in personal care products and lubricants. Jojoba oil is naturally extracted from the seed or synthetically produced. Nat...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 2, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
A tablespoon of olive oil a day could add years to your life by slashing stroke and cancer risk
Medical consultant Dr Sarah Brewer and dietitian Juliette Kellow say eating a tablespoon of olive oil each day could reduce the risk of getting cancer or heart disease because it contains antioxidants. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - June 22, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
How to live longer: Eat this much olive oil a day to increase your life expectancy
HOW TO live longer: Making just a few changes to your lifestyle can add years onto your life expectancy. One of these is to eat a healthy, balanced diet. But what foods should you be eating and how often should you be eating them? Health experts say olive oil is the key to longevity. (Source: Daily Express - Health)
Source: Daily Express - Health - June 21, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Risk of CV Events Down With Med Diet Plus Olive Oil, Nuts
MONDAY, June 18, 2018 -- Individuals at high cardiovascular risk who are assigned to a Mediterranean diet supplemented with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts have reduced incidence of major cardiovascular events compared with those assigned to a... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - June 18, 2018 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
That Huge Mediterranean Diet Study Was Flawed. But Was It Wrong?
A highly publicized trial in Spain found that the Mediterranean diet protects against heart disease. Now the original work has been retracted and re-analyzed, with the same result. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: GINA KOLATA Tags: Diet and Nutrition Heart Nuts Olive Oil Statistics New England Journal of Medicine Spain Mediterranean diet Source Type: news
A Landmark Diet Study Was Flawed. The Researchers Stand By the Findings Anyway.
A highly publicized trial in Spain found that the Mediterranean diet protects against heart disease. Now the original work has been retracted and re-analyzed, with the same result. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: GINA KOLATA Tags: Diet and Nutrition Heart Nuts Olive Oil Statistics New England Journal of Medicine Spain Mediterranean diet Source Type: news
A Landmark Diet Study Was Flawed. The Researchers Stand By It Anyway.
A highly publicized trial in Spain found that the Mediterranean diet protects against heart disease. Now the original work has been retracted and re-analyzed, with the same result. (Source: NYT Health)
Source: NYT Health - June 13, 2018 Category: Consumer Health News Authors: GINA KOLATA Tags: Diet and Nutrition Heart Nuts Olive Oil Statistics New England Journal of Medicine Spain Mediterranean diet Source Type: news
