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Olive oil is best for healthOlive oil is best for health: The following article appeared in the Toronto Sun on November 19, 2009.

Phenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer GenePhenols in Quality Olive Oil Suppress Breast Cancer Gene: WEDNESDAY, Dec. 17 (HealthDay News) -- Spanish researchers have identified anti-cancer chemicals in extra-virgin olive oil that may help explain the apparent link between eating an olive oil-rich Mediterranean diet and a reduced risk of breast cancer.

Olive Oil Eases Ride for Bypass PatientsOlive Oil Eases Ride for Bypass Patients: Standard Component of Mediterranean Diet Protects Against Heart Surgery Complications

Mediterranean diet linked to low lung disease riskMediterranean diet linked to low lung disease risk: Consuming a Mediterranean-style diet, rich in fruit, vegetables and fish, may reduce the risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) by 50 per cent, says new research from Harvard.

Not Just Any Oil: Olive oil comes in many grades, varietiesNot Just Any Oil: Olive oil comes in many grades, varieties: Choosing an olive oil is like choosing a fine wine. Make sure that what ever region it’s coming from, they mean business. By Miriam Ramirez, The Monitor

`Good-fat' diet shows promise for survivors of heart attacks`Good-fat' diet shows promise for survivors of heart attacks: A Mediterranean-style diet high in olive oil and other healthy fats is just as good as the classic American Heart Association low-fat diet for the 8 million Americans who have suffered a heart attack and want to prevent a repeat, new research suggests. By Marilynn Marchione, Associated Press

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