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Spanish Test: Mediterranean Diet Shines In Clinical Study
February 25, 2013 People who stuck with diets rich in olive oil and nuts had about a 30 percent lower risk of experiencing a major cardiovascular problem, such as a heart attack or stroke, than people who followed a low-fat diet.
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U.S. Olive Oil Makers Say Imports Aren't Always So 'Extra Virgin'
December 6, 2012 Across the U.S., olive oil production is expanding. But domestic product accounts for only a small sliver of olive oil sold in the U.S. American producers say their foreign competitors aren't playing fair. One issue: mislabeling.
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Palestinian Olive Harvest Turns Bitter As Economy Sputters
December 5, 2012 Olive trees symbolize peace and freedom for the Palestinian people, but the economic realities of living in the West Bank are making it harder than ever to cultivate and harvest this traditional food source.
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Greek Olive Oil Woes Echo Country's Broader Economic Challenges
September 25, 2012 Greek businessmen say the country has never managed to properly market its prized olive oil. They say many of the country's business practices will have to change if it is to become a player on the world market.
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Olive Oil May Help Protect Against Strokes
June 16, 2011 French researchers found an association between liberal use of olive oil and a lower risk of stroke for elderly people. The findings suggest consumption of the oil could have a health benefit, but the claim needs to be proved in more rigorous study, other researchers say.
