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Writer Nancy Harmon Jenkins On Med. Diet, Olive Oil, Deep-Frying w/ Olive Oil

I’ve had the pleasure of meeting noted food writer and historian Nancy Harmon Jenkins at our ranch. She’s an authority on the Mediterranean diet, its health-promoting properties, and extra virgin olive oil. Nancy – who divides her time between coastal … Continue reading

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More Good News About the Mediterranean Diet: It May Help Your Brain

News continues to roll in about why it’s good to eat like a Greek. The latest: Adhering to a Mediterranean diet – rich in vegetables, fruit, seafood, olive oil, legumes and nuts – may be good for your brain, a … Continue reading

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Mediterranean-Style Diet Can Save You Money, Study Finds

I already knew that eating like a Greek may be good for your health. But, if done right, it could save you money, too. A new study I read about found that eating a plant-based, Mediterranean-style  diet costs less than … Continue reading

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More Evidence Med Diet May Help Heart Health + Lay Off the Carbs – Study

It’s never too late to make a New Year’s resolution that may help your heart. And this one comes courtesy of Johns Hopkins University researchers: Lay off carbohydrates tied to white bread and pasta, and replace them with unsaturated fats … Continue reading

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A Revamped Diet Pyramid Shows How to Eat and Live Like A Mediterranean

How to eat and live like you’re a citizen of the Mediterranean? Eat at least two servings of veggies at main meals, and one two servings of olive oil. Plus, share meals with family and friends. So says a newly … Continue reading

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Study: Med Diet Could Cut Breast Cancer Risk in Older Women

The potential health benefits of eating a Mediterranean diet have been landing in my Inbox frequently. A new study suggests women past the age of menopause could lower their breast cancer risk by sticking to a Mediterranean diet – which … Continue reading

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Health Study: Med. Diet Could Cut Diabetes Drug Need

More news arrived in my in-box out about the potential health benefits of a Mediterranean diet, this time focusing on diabetes. A study suggests the diet – rich in nuts, whole grains, fruits, vegetables and olive oil – could be … Continue reading

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