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THE OLIVE OIL DEBATE

Scientists have said that the monounsaturates in the olive oil, can help you to lower blood cholesterol in the same way that polyunsaturates do. In Spain, Italy and Greece where a lot of olive oil is used and little saturated fat is eaten, the rate of heart disease is very low.  Even though – as […]

11/01/2016 | 0 Comments More

The Mediterranean Diet

Heart disease is lower in some Mediterranean countries than here in the UK.  The word on the grapevine is that their traditional diet – mainly Spain, Italy, France & Greece leads to longer and healthier life.  With FATs holding the key. When in Rome: In continental cuisine, their fats come from olive oil and omega […]

26/05/2012 | 0 Comments More