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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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Mediterranean Diet May Be Best for Diabetes, Study Suggests

If you have diabetes, you may want to eat like a Greek. That’s because a new study indicated a Mediterranean-style diet – rich in vegetables, fruits, seafood, grains and olive oil – was the most effective at shedding pounds and lowering … Continue reading

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Mediterranean Diet Rich in Olive Oil May Protect Your Bones, Study Suggests

Good news on the osteoporosis front: Olive oil may help keep your bones healthy, a new study suggests. Researchers found that men who consumed an olive-oil-rich Mediterranean diet showed a higher level of osteocalcin, a marker of bone formation. Men … 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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