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"Coconut oil is a staple food in many parts of the world. You can travel to Thailand, the Caribbean, parts of Brazil, countries in Africa, and the vast southern half of India and find this oil on center stage when it comes to delicious and healthy cuisine. The popularity of this oil is partly due to its stability, ease of use in cooking, and taste. Like all foods, the quality of coconut oil has a lot to do with its potential health benefits. Refined coconut oil that has been heavily processed, bleached, and deodorized is not going to provide you with the same desirable balance of fatty acids, or the same beneficial polyphenol content, as either virgin coconut oil or less extensively refined coconut oil (sometimes called "naturally refined" by the product manufacturers). Choosing organic coconut oil is a good way to assure you of higher quality in this regard. However, at the same time, there is such a long track record of coconut oil use in many cultures and their food traditions that I will be surprised if the research doesn't eventually show some key health benefits. Some of these health benefits are likely to be related to the unusual fatty acid composition of coconut oil, and other benefits are likely to be associated with the special polyphenols found in this oil (when virgin or very lightly refined). Also, it's the natural pattern of fats found in coconut oil that seems especially important to me, in addition to the blend of fats in the overall diet that results from the inclusion of coconut oil. If you decide to include coconut oil in your diet, I therefore recommend that you continue to use other high-quality oils (like extra virgin olive oil) as well. One of the practical benefits of coconut oil is that it has a higher smoke point than many other oils, so that you can cook with it at normal stovetop temperatures and have less concern about oxidation. The smoke point for lightly refined coconut oil is about 450ºF (232ºC) while the smoke point for unrefi

ScienceDaily (Apr. 2, 2009) - Scientists have pinned down the constituent of olive oil that gives greatest protection from heart attack and stroke. In a study of the major antioxidants in olive oil, Portuguese researchers showed that one, DHPEA-EDA, protects red blood cells from damage more than any other part of olive oil.

Olive oil is again in the news with researchers focusing this time on the connection between this oil and strokes. The study shows that the benefit of making olive oil part of our menus is connected to its high amount of monounsaturated fat in the form of oleic acid and to its antioxidants.

ScienceDaily (Feb. 10, 2009) - UGR News Researchers of the Catalonian Institute of Oncology (Spain) and the University of Granada (Spain) have discovered that extra virgin olive oil may help to combat breast cancer, according to a paper published in a recent issue of 'BMC Cancer'. The scientists have confirmed the bioactivity of polyphenols (this is, natural antioxidants) present in olive oil in breast cancer cell lines.

Pasta Sauce Recipe - Creamy Roasted Garlic Tomato Sauce Ingredients: 6 large Roma tomatoes, quartered 1 small onion, peeled, halved 6 garlic cloves, peeled 2 tablespoons (30 ml) olive oil 2 tablespoons (8 g) chopped fresh parsley 1 cup (240 ml) soy milk or low fat milk salt and pepper Instructions: Microwave shallot and balsamic vinegar for 1 minute on High. Place all ingredients, except the olive oil, into the Vitamix container in the order listed and secure lid. Select Variable 1. Turn machine on and slowly increase speed to Variable 10, then to High. Remove the lid plug and add olive oil in a thin stream through the lid plug opening. Blend for 1 minute.

In a pan, put a quarter of a cup of unrefined olive oil, and then add four chopped garlic cloves to it. Until the garlic become brownish; fry it, and then, remove the garlic and leave oil to cool down.

Effects of olive oil polyphenols on erythrocyte oxidative damage. Paiva-Martins F, Fernandes J, Rocha S, Nascimento H, Vitorino R, Amado F, Borges F, Belo L, Santos-Silva A. Mol Nutr Food Res. 2009 Apr 2. [Epub ahead of print] PMID: 19340892 DOI: 10.1002/mnfr.200800276

Olive (Olea Europaea) has been known long ago by the inhabitants of the Mediterranean region, as the food. By consuming olive, their best health conditions when compared with the others. Figures people with heart problems are smaller and their health condition is maintained.

"Scientists at the University of Granada have identified and characterized for the first time different antioxidant compounds from foods such as olive oil, honey, walnuts and a medicinal herb called Teucrium polium. They have used two new techniques, capillary electrophoresis and high resolution liquid chromatography, that have enabled them to identify and quantify a great part of the phenolic compounds contained in these foods."

"We've been having an interesting discussion in the comments about a recently published paper by Dr. Stephen C. Benoit and colleagues (free full text). They showed that a butter-rich diet causes weight gain and insulin resistance in rats, compared to a low-fat diet or a diet based on olive oil. They published a thorough description of the diets' compositions, which is very much appreciated! They went on to show that infusing palmitic acid (a 16-carbon saturated fat) directly into the brain of rats also caused insulin resistance relative to oleic acid (an 18-carbon monounsaturated fat, like in olive oil). Here's a representation of palmitic acid. The COOH end is the acid end, and the squiggly line is the fatty end. Thus it's called a "fatty acid", various forms of which are the fat currency of the body."

ScienceDaily (Feb. 26, 2009) - A study from the Harokopio University of Athens (Greece) suggests that adherence to a dietary pattern close to the Mediterranean diet, with high consumption of fish and olive oil and low red meat intake, has a significant impact in women skeletal health.

Since immemorial times, no other plant has been so revered as the olive tree. It has been sung by poets and immortalized by painters and all kinds of stories and legends surround it. It has been one of the pillars of the Mediterranean diet for centuries, although no one knows exactly when its fruits began to be used by man.

Recognizing that you are now overweight or perhaps over weight is actually a tough course of action. It raises unlikable things like thinking how you can have health issues that can effect in passing away. Nonetheless, it's a vital matter to take into account in order to slim down and turn into much healthier. The ideas in the report listed below will help you accomplish simply that! Green tea is fantastic for improving your metabolic process and increasing your weight reduction. Beverage it warm or iced, and set in a tiny bee honey should you need sweetener. Black herbal tea is also advantageous. Green tea extract is high in vitamin antioxidants. These will help you to eradicate toxic compounds in the system and keep the invulnerability process powerful. Attempt eating whipped butter. Many persons favor never to use a lot less butter or remove butter off their diet plan. They like the flavour too much to eliminate it. Nonetheless, there exists a more healthy solution that is not going to reduce flavour. As an alternative, change your butter to whipped. It simply has about half the energy. Target for goals that are focused on trying to dress in a particular clothing dimension instead of a objective excess weight objective. Fully ignore your scale. Dumbbells are often very diverse between 2 people. Consequently goal weight loads will vary at the same period. As a result seeking to focus on a certain weight challenging. More exactly, work with appropriate to your goal apparel size. There are a quantity of excellent aerobic work out options in addition to working. For those who have awful important joints or greater age, swimming is a great alternative for losing weight and in addition it helps you to firm up your body. Dance classes are yet another fantastic solution to help you slim down. Though it appears everybody loves fried potatoes, it might wreck chaos on the diet regime. These are normally a wonderful pitfall for a lot of that want to lose weigh

Luteolin is a naturally occurring compound found in foods including parsley, artichoke leaves, celery, peppers, olive oil, rosemary, lemons, peppermint, sage, thyme, and many others. Luteolin has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-allergic, anticancer,

(NaturalNews) Adding a daily serving of mixed nuts to the traditional Mediterranean diet (which consists of whole grain cereals, vegetables, fruits and olive oil, a moderate intake of fish and alcohol and a low intake of dairy, meats and sweets) is a delicious, natural and effective way to treat metabolic syndrome in older adults who are at high risk for heart disease. That's the conclusion of research just published in the December issue of Archives of Internal Medicine, a journal of the American Medical Association.

How could changes in diet explain changes in coronary heart disease mortality in Spain? The Spanish paradox. Serra-Majem L, Ribas L, Tresserras R, Ngo J, Salleras L. Am J Clin Nutr. 1995 Jun;61(6 Suppl):1351S-1359S. PMID: 7754987 We review and compare trends in coronary heart disease (CHD) and stroke mortality in Spain from 1966 to 1990 and changes in food consumption at national and regional levels. Since 1976, a decrease in cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality in males and females has been observed, and standardized CHD mortality rates have fallen. Stroke mortality decreased during the same period. Trends in food consumption show increases in intakes of meat, dairy products, fish, and fruit, but decreases in consumption of olive oil, sugar, and all foods rich in carbohydrates. Although fat and saturated fat intakes increased, these changes were not accompanied by an increase in CHD mortality rates. This paradoxical situation can be explained by expanded access to clinical care, increased consumption of fruit and fish, improved control of hypertension, and a reduction in cigarette smoking. Diet appears to have an important role in this paradox, but it may not be as critical as other factors. Nevertheless, we suggest dietary guidelines for prevention of CHD in Spain.

"Aug. 31, 2009 -- Eating a Mediterranean-style diet may help people with type 2 diabetes keep their disease under control without drugs better than following a typical low-fat diet. A new study from Italy shows that people with type 2 diabetes who ate a Mediterranean diet rich in vegetables and whole grains with at least 30% of daily calories from fat (mostly olive oil) were better able to manage their disease without diabetes medications than those who ate a low-fat diet with no more than 30% of calories from fat (with less than 10% coming from saturated fat choices). After four years, researchers found that 44% of people on the Mediterranean diet ended up requiring diabetes medications to control their blood sugars compared with 70% of those who followed the low-fat diet. It's one of the longest-term studies of its kind, and researchers, including Katherine Esposito, MD, of the Second University of Naples, say the results "reinforce the message that benefits of lifestyle interventions should not be overlooked.""

This dish is both classic and simple, which makes it a great choice when inviting a few friends over for a meal. Better yet, it takes only minutes to prepare and is easy on your budget. Bring a large pot of water to a boil making sure the handle of the pot isn't over the edge of the cooker or other rings.