• History
  • By Laura Sinpetru
  • December 19th, 2014
8,000-Year-Old Clay Pots Are Laced with Trace Amounts of Olive Oil

8,000-Year-Old Clay Pots Are Laced with Trace Amounts of Olive Oil

The ancient clay pots were discovered by researchers exploring an archaeological site in Israel, are very well preserved

Olive Oil Keeps the Effects of Air Pollution in Check, Evidence Suggests

Olive Oil Keeps the Effects of Air Pollution in Check, Evidence Suggests

Study finds olive oil can help protect the heart and blood vessels against air pollution

Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Not a Very Good Idea, Specialists Explain Why

Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil Is Not a Very Good Idea, Specialists Explain Why

When heated, the oil loses most of its health benefits

Olive Oil Expected to Rescue 800-Year-Old Cathedral

Olive Oil Expected to Rescue 800-Year-Old Cathedral

The cathedral is threatened by acid rains, might soon completely disintegrate

Easy Tips to Spot Fake Olive Oil

Easy Tips to Spot Fake Olive Oil

An overwhelming quantity of “extra virgin” olive oil available is fake

  • Health
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • January 27th, 2011
Western Diets Are Depressing

Western Diets Are Depressing

  • Health
  • By Smaranda Biliuti
  • October 29th, 2010
Olive Oil Protects Your Liver

Olive Oil Protects Your Liver

Chicken and Spinach Calzones

Chicken and Spinach Calzones

A tasty treat for a healthy office lunch

Keep Your Salads Healthy

Keep Your Salads Healthy

Avoid turning the light summer salads into calorific bombs with a few simple tricks

  • Diets
  • By Monica Gaza
  • May 5th, 2008
The Mediterranean Diet Helps Keep Alzheimer's at Bay

The Mediterranean Diet Helps Keep Alzheimer's at Bay

A diet rich in olive oil, low-fat cheese, fruit and vegetables is the key to a healthy long life free of the terrible Alzheimer's disease

Silence Your Coolers...with Olive Oil

Silence Your Coolers...with Olive Oil

A few drops of olive oil and they're running silent now