Jul 26, 2017 | Olives and Health
Sun protection is important all year round, but it is even more crucial during the summer. It is wise to choose the right sun block for your skin type as well as your age. Read through to the header “Other UV protective foods”: olive oil is first on the...
Jul 26, 2017 | EVOO, International News/Trends, Olives and Health
Dogs may not like Canada Day fireworks, but Brenda Mallory says they love healthy olive oil. FOE editor Gerri Nelligan can vouch for this: a daily dose of fresh SA EVOO helps keep 12-year-old Milo’s arthritis at bay, along with glossy fur, healthy skin and good...
Jun 30, 2017 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends, Olives and Health
Temple University research shows extra-virgin olive oil protects against memory loss, preserves the ability to learn and reduces conditions associated with Alzheimer’s disease.
Jun 28, 2017 | Diet/Food, EVOO, Olives and Health
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 day!” Enjoy (in moderation, of course) and be healthy! 5 ingredients every 20-something should have in...
Jun 23, 2017 | Diet/Food, Olives and Health, Research
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 in updated advice. Coconut oil is commonly sold as a health food and some...
Jun 8, 2017 | Diet/Food, International News/Trends, Olives and Health
It’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 health must also be considered in a more holistic manner. There’s a lot of relevance...
