Archive for the 'Geographic' Category

12 Dec

Compound from olive oil slows down spread of HIV

Olive oil has become part of the fight against the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) – the cause of AIDS – thanks to research carried out by the Bionat team, from the University of Granada, headed by Prof. Andres Garc?Granados, senior lecturer in Organic Chemistry. Their work shows that maslinic acid – a natural product extracted […]

12 Dec

The Thymes Olive Leaf bath and body collection

Olives on a slice of pizza. Fettuccine tossed with garlic-infused olive oil. An olive tapenade brushed over some crusty bread. Olives have been coloring the culinary world for ages, and now the humble orb is leaving its mark on the beauty industry. Thymes, a company that sells products made with natural ingredients, is offering a […]

12 Dec

Greece: Olive oil helps to fight disease, experts say

Olive oil lovers and medical experts stressed, during a conference in Athens yesterday, the benefits to people’s health from consuming the oil, including reducing the risk of death among diabetes sufferers. Recent studies have shown that consuming olive oil helps to reduce blood pressure and the possibility of a person suffering from Alzheimer’s disease, said […]

12 Dec

Where Olive Oil Flows

By Michael Van Cassell, Allesio Carli, wearing a flannel shirt and heavy construction ear protection, stood in the doorway between two seemingly different worlds. Behind him sat casks full of maturing Pietra Santa wine stacked ceiling high. In front of him, two growers from Carmel Valley dipped their fingers into their inaugural batch of green […]

12 Dec

New Australian Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Embraced by U.S. Market for Exceptional Taste and Nutritional Value

Redisland(TM) Australia Premium Extra Virgin Olive Oil Tastes Fresher and Is Rich in Antioxidants and Nutrients as a Result of Australian Harvesting Techniques and Unique Packaging Concepts – MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Nov. 28 /PRNewswire/ — A new Australian premium extra virgin olive oil by the brand name redisland(TM) Australia is being introduced to U.S. consumers nationwide […]