Tag: mediterranean diet

Food, Foods and Beverages

Red Wine and Alcohol

Are there really health benefits from red wine or other alcohol? Red wine has received a lot of attention for its potential effects on heart health. Resveratrol is a polyphenol found in red wine that may help prevent damage to blood vessels, reduce “bad” cholesterol (LDL), and prevent blood clots. […]

Food, Foods and Beverages

Olive Oil

Olive oil is a great healthy oil to add to your cooking repertoire. A staple of the Mediterranean diet, it is considered a healthy fat and can be used for cooking of all types. Different names for olive oil indicate the degree of processing the oil has undergone as well as the […]