Oct 29, 2012 | Olives and Health
You feel good about using olive oil, right? You know it’s good for you, tasty and easy to use. Still, to get the most benefits — and the best bang for your buck – there’s more you should know. “The health benefits of olive oil are 99% related to the presence of the...
Oct 29, 2012 | Olives and Health
Californian co-operative Sunsweet Growers has tied up with olive polyphenols expert CreAgri to develop a new range of juices containing Hidrox, a potent anti-inflammatory ingredient from olive juice.
Oct 15, 2012 | Olives and Health, Research
Deakin University researchers are investigating the anti-inflammatory properties of oleocanthal in olive oil as protection against the inflammation involved in muscle-wasting conditions such as muscular dystrophy. Oleocanthal has a similar anti-inflammatory action as...
Oct 15, 2012 | NZ, Olives and Health, Research
A successful scientific trial has pushed Comvita’s share price to a five-year high and suggests the company’s olive-leaf extract may help prevent a form of diabetes in overweight, middle-aged men. The NZX-listed health company well known for its honey...
Oct 15, 2012 | Olives and Health, Research
Antioxidant-rich ‘waste’ from olive oil production could be useful in the formulation of functional health drinks, suggest researchers.
Aug 31, 2012 | Olives and Health
Every day there seem to be more and more reasons why extra virgin olive oil should be a part of everybody’s eating plan. If it isn’t already part of yours, here are ten powerful reasons to add it to the menu. 1: It tastes good. Pleasure – one of the best reasons...
