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Scientific research has discovered that the properties of pure extra virgin olive oil contain an ingredient that acts similarly to ibuprofen, though not so strong. Nature journal has reported that olive oil has special anti-inflamatory properties, and that it is useful in helping to combat the effects of ailments such as arthritis. The active ingredient […]

Sales of olive oil have risen by almost 40% over the past five or so years. Olive oil is now the best selling oil of all, easily outstripping vegetable oils and other oils. This is good news. Not just because olive oil tastes so good, but because it has been proven to be better for […]

RMIT University researchers have described the promising cardioprotective effects of an Australian olive leaf extract at the American Heart Association’s 7th Annual Conference in Denver, USA. Indu Singh, who led the RMIT research team, said the olive extract reduced blood platelet aggregation in laboratory investigations. “Polyphenols from this olive leaf extract significantly inhibited platelet aggregation […]

Some 95% of the world’s production of olive oil comes from the Mediterranean region. Many countries, notably France, Italy, Spain and Greece produce an amazing amount of olive oil. These countries has few reserves of black oil, but plenty of green oil! Extra virgin is the type of olive oil that is most prized. The […]

Essential fatty acids is important for a number of reasons. Its well known that omega-3, and omega-6 acids are good for your heart. But they are also good for other things, like acne. It’s these fatty acids that help control the production of androgens – the hormones that surge during the teen-age times, which causes […]