Aug 17, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
Expo Milano 2015 is the Universal Exhibition hosted by Italy from May 1 to October 31, 2015, based on the issues of food and nutrition. “Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life” is the core theme of the event with more than 140 participants including countries,...
Aug 17, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
Research demonstrating that fatty acids have a taste sensation that is distinct from other basic tastes ‘confirms’ that fat is the sixth basic taste, say researchers.
Aug 14, 2015 | Diet/Food, EVOO, International News/Trends
A group has been formed to fund clinical research and promote the health benefits of oleocanthal – a polyphenol found in extra virgin olive oil (EVOO).
Aug 14, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
Are olives a food you can feel good about eating? A panel of nutritionists and diet experts polled by Time magazine all say olives make a very healthy snack indeed.
Aug 3, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends, Labelling
A new “MedDiet Quality Label” has been granted to over 300 restaurants located in six countries: Egypt, Greece, Italy, Lebanon, Spain, and Tunisia. The MedDiet label certifies that restaurants offer authentic Mediterranean dishes that comply with the criteria which...
Jul 21, 2015 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends
Supplementation with olive leaf extract could improve vascular functions and reduce inflammatory cytokines linked to heart disease, according to new human trial data.
