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It’s been noticed by many that the people living in the Mediterranean basin have a lower than expected incidence of certain cancers. Many things have been thought to be responsible for this, climate and lifestyle, among others, but now it is believed that a diet high in extra virgin olive oil fat is the actual […]

High blood pressure has been called the silent killer. If you have high blood pressure, you may not know it unless you’ve been checked recently. Outwardly you will most likely feel fine and function normally. But at the time the condition could be working against you – all without you knowing. Sure, there are tablets […]

Have you ever relaxed in an easy chair watching a TV show while eating from a large bag of potato chips? I’ll bet you have! Most of us have at one time or another. It’s OK occasionally, but if you eat fatty things too often… well, I guess I don’t really need to spell it […]

A question arises whenever olive oil is obtained: what can we do with its agricultural residues, such as olive vegetable water, browse leaves, or the solid waste known as ‘alpeorujo’? By Antonio Marín Ruiz, A study carried out by Dr. Germán Tenorio Rivas, a member of the research group “Solids concentration and bioremediation” from the […]

We all know that too much of certain foods and drinks can cause accumulative damage to the heart over time. Fatty foods can clog the arteries and too much alcohol causes damage too. But this is a negative approach. For a change, let’s talk about the foods that actually are beneficial for the heart! Interestingly, […]