Diet/Food
Olive oil is truly, a gift from God. Considering the numerous health benefits it offers, olive oil is like the gold standard when it comes to edible oils, reported IANS.…
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One of the staples in the Hawthorne pantry is olive oil. Good olive oils. Yes, plural, since I like to have an assortment of fruit juices from which to choose.…
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Researchers have found a link between increased mortality and frequent consumption of fried potato foods – but further research is required. Interesting research – particularly the fact that “acrylamide levels…
Read MoreTemple University research shows extra-virgin olive oil protects against memory loss, preserves the ability to learn and reduces conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
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AOA Code of Practice (OliveCare™) Administrator Peter McFarlane has shared this drinks menu from an Adelaide bar. As he says: “One way to get your 30 ml of EVOO a…
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Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise “bad” cholesterol, says the American Heart Association…
Read MoreIt’s time to move beyond the single nutrient model that looks only at individual fat, sugar or protein content, say scientists. Foods are eaten whole and so their effect on…
Read MoreThe action of trans-fatty acids may be more damaging to cells than previously thought, as a study reveals the mechanism by which cell death occurs faster, leading to atherosclerosis, heart…
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