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A World (of Health) in an Olive
Created on 11/29/2011
Most people know that following a Mediterranean-type diet can be a good way to optimize health.
Interestingly, the focus of recent investigation has been on one particular aspect of this pattern of eating - olives, and by extension, olive oil.
You might not think that the olive could play such an important role in health, but that's what research suggests, with properties that include antioxidant, anti-cancer, and anti-inflammatory actions.
There are a few things to keep in mind, however, as you can see below.
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Go Nuts!
Created on 9/25/2009
Nuts and seeds are tasty and important parts of a Mediterranean-style diet, which represents one of the healthiest ways to eat.
Many people, however, worry about eating nuts. They're afraid they'll gain a lot of weight.
Research suggests that eating a handful of nuts every few days will not by itself result in weight gain, but very well may help lower cholesterol levels and protect your heart.
So go nuts!
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