Accumulated epidemiological, clinical and experimental evidence has indicated the
beneficial health effects of the Mediterranean diet, which is typified by the consumption of …

Olive oil displays remarkable organoleptic and nutritional features, which turn it into a
foodstuff appreciated by consumers, and a basic component of the Mediterranean diet …

The olive tree (Olea europaea L.) belongs to the Oleaceae family, and it is native to warm
temperate regions of the world. Mainly, this tree is commercially important in the …

Olive oil is a unique component of Mediterranean diet and is likely to be partially responsible
for the health effects of this diet. Although the medicinal potential of olive oil has been largely …

Virgin olive oil (VOO) is credited as being one of the many healthful components associated
with the Mediterranean diet. Mediterranean populations experience reduced incidence of …

The Mediterranean diet is associated with a lower incidence of chronic degenerative
diseases and higher life expectancy. These health benefits have been partially attributed to …

The healthful properties of olives and their main derivatives are being actively investigated.
In this review, we briefly appraise and descriptively review the most recent evidence on the …

The olive (Olea europaea L.) is a widely-distributed plant that originated in the
Mediterranean region. Its fruit is commonly used to produce olive oil, table olives, and other …

Abstract Extra Virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) symbolises the prominently cherished Mediterranean
food. It is typically a lipidic source within the cookery of the Mediterranean nations, and its …

Publisher Summary The Mediterranean diet and its basic constituent, olive oil, are today of
great interest due to their healthy virtues. Among other fat sources, olive oil, especially Extra …