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By Marilynn Marchione, A study shows both are good choices to lower risk for those who have had a heart attack, stroke or other cardiac problems. NEW ORLEANS – A Mediterranean-style diet high in olive oil and other “healthy” fats is just as good as the classic American Heart Association low-fat diet for the 8 […]

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 […]

A food importer is voluntarily recalling Marcella’s Garden brand olives from stores across Canada saying the products may contain clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism. Excelsior Foods says the olives possibly containing the potentially deadly bacteria were distributed in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario. The product was sold in 600-millilitre plastic tubs with a […]

By FitSugar As we all learned from the Butter or Margarine Quiz olive oil is a much healthier alternative. Butter is bad for your heart since it is high in saturated fats, and most margarines are made from hydrogenated oil so they contain trans fats which raises your cholesterol. OK back to olive oil – […]

…Says Dr. Bruce McDonald of Univ. of Manitoba, Canada By Thorsten Ludwig, “I believe that Koreans are open to adopting new healthy food products from around the world, in addition to their own traditional health food,” the Canadian Ambassador to Seoul Mr. Marius R. Grinius said in his opening speech to a seminar on canola […]