Statement Issued by the International Olive Council on the Report Produced by the UC Davis Olive Centre: "To conclude, owing to the lack of data and the methodology applied, this study does not provide solid evidence that the oils tested do not meet US and international standards. We are clearly keen for this matter to be clarified and would be willing to cooperate in carrying out stringent, indepth testing involving the participation of a large number of laboratories."
Study: Diet Rich In Olive Oil Can Reduce Risk of Alzheimer's: A new study conducted by researchers at Columbia University in New York determined that a diet rich in olive oil can reduce the risk of a person developing Alzheimer's Disease by as much as 40 percent.
Of Olives and Oils: FROM the proverbial olive branch grows a small green (sometimes black) fruit. The essence of this fruit is in the oil, a pungent liquid of light green-golden colour, with a reputation that spans generations and cultures.
Olive oil brings more than flavor to your diet: It’s no surprise that the Mediterranean diet is linked to good health. Small reliance on meat and scant use of butter limit the saturated fat that raises blood cholesterol and possibly promotes development of some cancers.
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