Extra virgin olive oil has long been recognized as a foundational ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, often associated with heart health and longevity.
But emerging research is now pointing to something more:
The type of olive oil you use may play a role in supporting cognitive function and long-term brain health.
A recent study published in Medical Xpress highlights how olive oil—specifically extra virgin and virgin varieties—may influence memory, focus, and overall cognitive performance.
The olive oil phenol oleuropein has been shown to be effective at alleviating ulcerative colitis, a chronic inflammatory bowel disease with rising global rates.
A new study, published in a special issue of the journal Foods, indicates that the mechanisms by which it does so open up new avenues of treatment for this and other colorectal diseases.
Systemic lupus erythematosus patients who followed the Mediterranean dietexperienced an improvement in the clinical course of the disease, according to a study from the University of Granada.
Scientists at the university and the Biosanitary Research Institute of Granada studied 280 patients with lupus, starting in 2017. They assessed participants’ adherence to the Mediterranean diet and their general lifestyle.
A new study published in the European Journal of Preventative Cardiology shows that the benefits of a Mediterranean diet are similar to walking 4,000 steps a day.
After the holiday swirl of cookies, cocktails, and “just one more snack,” January is when many people crave a reset. It’s a natural time to return to healthier eating habits — but that doesn’t require a complicated plan or restrictive routine.
One of the simplest upgrades you can make is also one of the most effective:
Add extra virgin olive oil to your vegetables.
Not only does olive oil make vegetables taste better, it also helps your body absorb more of the nutrients that make them so beneficial.
