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Children who eat a Mediterranean diet packed with fruit, vegetables and nuts are less likely to develop asthma and allergies, say researchers. A study carried out on the Greek island of Crete found eating high quantities of traditional foods such as olive oil could protect youngsters from wheezing and other allergic symptoms. [Source] Click here […]

By Stephen Daniells, The benefits of olive oil for heart health go way beyond just reducing levels of LDL (‘bad’) cholesterol, says a new review that looks set to further bolster the healthy image of the oil. Numerous studies have reported that olive oil – the main fat in the Mediterranean diet – to improved […]

Farmers in the Borders have hatched a plan to tackle the Italians in the world of culinary oil production. They have launched their own extra virgin rapeseed oil – designed to challenge the popular products from the olive groves of Tuscany. Oleifera is produced by Borderfields Ltd a group of farmers in the Scottish Borders […]

By Stephen Daniells, The presence of Benecol in Portugal is increasing with the announcement that the cholesterol-reducing ingredient is being introduced to olive oil, said to capture all the growth in the fats markets in Portugal by 2010. Mikko Laavainen, vice president, sales & marketing confirmed to NutraIngredients.com that this is the first time that […]

A Devon woman whose family has a rare genetic brain disease is taking part in a US medical study using a substance featured in a Hollywood film. Deirdre Corr from Exmouth, and her two sons, were diagnosed six years ago with adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), for which there is no known cure. Mrs Corr is participating in […]