Tag: olive oil

Olive oil consumption is linked with longer life – and less risk from heart disease, cancer and Alzheimer’s. But how much do you need to live longer? A new study has provided a little more evidence that olive oil, is, in the words of one distinguished researcher, “virtually a magic substance”.  The research, questioned 90,000 health workers about their consumption of olive oil over a 28 year period.  It found that those who consumed olive oil – even in small amounts – reduced their risk of dying over the following 28 years by an impressive 19%. Of course, it’s not as…