Olives and Health
An Apulian startup, Olivhealth, developed a single-dose package containing extra virgin olive oil from organic secular olive trees for sportspeople, pregnant women, and children. https://www.oliveoiltimes.com/olive-oil-business/apulian-startup-promotes-secular-olive-trees-single-doses/57011
A natural substitute for the morning after pill has been found in olives. Eating handfuls of olives will not prevent pregnancy, but a chemical found within them can stop a…
Australian researchers have identified a link between saturated fat consumption and the likelihood of developing osteoarthritis – the first time the relationship has directly been explored. Given that “previous research…
University of Louisiana researchers are working to develop treatments for cancer and Alzheimer’s from a compound found in extra virgin olive oil. Dr Amal Kaddoumi’s research at ULM focuses on…
A new survey found that there was disconnect between what consumers think labels like organic, antibiotic-free, or ‘no added hormones’ mean, and what the labels actually mean. Another reason why…
Years ago, I had some warts on my hand. When they disappeared, I wondered what I had eaten differently at the time. It turned out to be a 12-ounce jar…
Products for joint health have become the fastest growing sector in New Zealand, with 25% value growth in 2016. Let’s hope that translates into increased sales for NZ’s most delicious…
From certification seals to romance text to website blog posts, many packaged food and beverage brands put a lot of thought (and resources) into creating convincing nutrition-related arguments to persuade…