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Science confirms Extra Virgin Olive Oil fights type 2 diabetes and obesity
More science to confirm that olives and extra virgin olive oil fights type 2 diabetes and obesity A Virginia Tech research team discovered that the olive-derived compound oleuropein helps the body secrete more insulin, a central signaling molecule in the body that controls metabolism. The same compound also detoxifies another signaling molecule called amylin that over-produces and forms harmful aggregates in type 2 diabetes. In these two distinct ways, oleuropein helps prevent the onset of disease. However, little was previously known about what specific compounds and biochemical interactions in the fruit contribute to its medical and nutritional benefits such as...
EVOO vs Statins Article
Comparing the Lipid-Lowering Effect of EVOO and Statins in Type 2 Diabetes Daily consumption of extra virgin olive oil improves cholesterol without the side effects associated with statins. By MARY WEST on August 21, 2017 A new study compared the efficacy of extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) and a statin drug in lowering lipids in people with type 2 diabetes. While the medication reduced lipids somewhat more than EVOO, it comes with a host of side effects, some of which are serious. Conversely, EVOO has an array of side benefits, such as lowering blood pressure and preventing blood clots, both...
Press Release regarding AHA comments on Coconut Oil
Contact: Sandra Reynolds Olive Destination Phone (605) 271-2220 URL: www.olivedestination.com Email:info@olivedestination.com 5023 S Louise Ave Sioux Falls, SD 57108 Press Release Experience the Difference Olive Destination comments on recent American Heart Association report on Coconut Oil Sioux Falls, SD, June 28, 2017: Olive Destination owner, Sandra Reynolds, was interested to see the American Heart Association’s recent pronouncement on saturated fat including coconut oil. It is reminiscent of the mid 70’s when the government went on a crusade to get all fat out our American diet. There was certainly solid evidence then and now that fats, especially many saturated fats, can...
European Olive Oil Prices Continue to Rise
Industry experts are warning that consumers will have to fork out more for olive oil, as droughts in the Mediterranean region take their toll on olive oil production. Consumers across Europe have already seen prices rise by an average of 26 percent in the last two years. Spanish consumers have felt the pinch of a massive 36-percent price rise according to research group IRI. We have had bad weather affecting production three years out of the last five. - Vito Martielli, Rabobank The price of EVOO has already spiked by nearly 25 percent this year resulting in wholesale prices of...
Hours Tomorrow May 25, 2017
Our east side store in Dawley Village will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, May 25th for a family event. See you on Friday.
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