Olive Oil

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How to select the best cooking oil

Different cooking styles make use of different oils.

12 Sep 2019 5:25 PM

This healthy diet pattern has earlier been associated with lower obesity and cardiometabolic risk in adults. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's why Mediterranean diet is good for pregnant woman

The Mediterranean diet is characterised by a high content of fruits, vegetables, olive oil, legumes and nuts.

04 Dec 2018 12:45 PM

Global influences on Indian cuisine

Here are desi recipes that have been given a quirky spin

14 Oct 2018 12:22 AM

A Mediterranean diet also includes moderate amounts of dairy products, low to moderate amounts of fish and poultry, red meat in low amounts, and wine, consumed modestly.

Link found between better sleep quality, healthy diet

Some aspects of the Mediterranean diet may promote better sleep; alternatively, poor sleep may cause people to eat less healthy foods.

07 Sep 2018 9:00 AM

These new findings suggest that ApoA-IV is a blocker of platelet surface glycoproteins GPIIbIIIa. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how olive oil could prevent heart attacks and strokes

Foods with high unsaturated fats, and sleep patterns, create perfect combination for protein to reduce chances of cardiovascular disease.

07 Sep 2018 8:32 AM

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Cooking oil may prevent bacteria on food processing equipment

Many foods produced on an industrial scale in enormous stainless steel machines that can be difficult to clean

01 Aug 2018 11:44 AM

Italy's oldest olive oil discovered in ancient pottery

The team found organic residue from all three samples contained oleic and linoleic acids, signatures of olive oil.

31 May 2018 5:14 PM

Some people avoid using olive oil as the oil has a savoury flavour that can absorb into the eggs. (Photo: Pixabay)

Find out what can make your fried eggs healthier

Study shows olive oil creates fewer aldehydes than other vegetable oils.

02 Mar 2018 7:39 PM

Professor Morales further added the study shows that the over-consumption of dietary fats, other than virgin olive oil, is 'dangerous'.Professor Morales further added the study shows that the over-consumption of dietary fats, other than virgin olive oil, is 'dangerous'.

Sunflower and fish oils may cause cancer, says study

Humans often use sunflower oil while cooking, but fish oil is most often obtained through daily supplements.

02 Feb 2018 5:33 PM

The foods that promote brain health, including vegetables, berries, fish and olive oil, are included in the MIND diet. (Photo: Pixabay)

Stroke survivors can eat their way to better memory, says study

Findings are significant because stroke survivors are twice as likely to develop dementia compared to the general population.

29 Jan 2018 9:01 AM

Consuming coconut oil daily cuts heart disease risk

Consuming coconut oil daily for just four weeks may lower the risk of heart disease and stroke.

14 Jan 2018 5:23 PM

A Mediterranean-style diet, called MIND, may lower your risk of developing cognitive impairment. (Photo: Pixabay)

Here's how you can help prevent dementia

Dementia is one of the most dangerous and distressing conditions anyone can face in their lives.

20 Nov 2017 10:52 AM

Foods to help tackle arthritis

Find out what you need to incorporate in your diet.

09 Nov 2017 1:32 PM

Researchers with the Galapagos Conservancy and the Galapagos National Park are now trying to restore the species by selecting 20 specimens with higher amounts of the Floreana tortoise in its DNA to reproduce. (Photo: Pixabay)

Tortoise species extinct since 1800s could be brought back

Chelonoidis elephantopus lived on Floreana Island and was captured by seamen for food during long journeys across the Pacific

14 Sep 2017 9:39 AM

The discovery could help improve understanding of the scientific basis of health benefits of olive products (Photo: Pixabay)

Olive oil compound may help keep diabetes at bay

The compound detoxifies another signalling molecule called amylin that over-produces and forms harmful aggregates in type 2 diabetes.

13 Sep 2017 8:31 PM

Andrea Colson. (Photo: Facebook / Andrea Colson)

Peanut butter is this woman's secret to keeping 64-inch long hair healthy

Find out what Andrea Colson's hair tips are.

24 Aug 2017 6:17 PM

Olive oil and the Indian palate

As olive oil gains popularity among Indian consumers, it is important for us to understand the different varieties available.

04 Aug 2017 12:21 AM

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