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Eating olive oil can prevent cancer, protect cells

Using lots of olive oil in your diet may help to prevent cancer by preventing damage to the body’s cells, according to a new study from Europe. Researchers found that men who consumed 25 ml (about a quarter cup) of olive oil every day for 3 weeks were able to substantially reduce […]

Study: Walnuts help protect arteries after fatty meals

Eating raw walnuts after high-fat meals may help to protect your arteries, according to a recent study from Spain. Researchers found that walnuts — already considered by many experts to be one of the healthiest foods you can eat — helped keep arteries flexible and elastic, avoiding some of the short-term damage usually associated with […]

Study: Virgin olive oil best for heart health

When it comes to lowering your risk of heart disease, virgin olive oil may be your best choice according to a new study from Europe. Researchers found that this type of unrefined olive oil had stronger heart-health effects than other types of vegetable fats, including normal “non-virgin” olive oils.
They say that this protective ability probably […]