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Changes in temperature and the nature of precipitation can radically transform microorganisms in the soil. This, in turn, affects plant growth and may reduce yield. Thousands of types of microorganisms live in each gram of soil; they interact strongly with each other and with plants. At the same time, each of them has their preferred climatic conditions. Accordingly, climate change is...
In January 2020, the Mediterranean Diet was named the best human diet possible on the US News & World Report's annual list, compiled by a team of nutritionists, experts in diabetes, heart health, control and weight loss.For the third year in a row, experts from all over the world agree: an abundance of fresh fruits and vegetables in the diet,...
A group of researchers from the University of Jaen in Spain identified a strain of bacteria found in table olives that can help the human body biodegrade heavy metals during digestion. A useful bacterium is called Lactobacillus pentosus, it absorbs harmful substances like a sponge, respectively, does not allow the digestive system to absorb them, and removes all waste products...
Researchers from Spain and Brazil have found that cooking vegetables with olive oil can improve the extractability of their polyphenols by increasing the amount of this component by absorbing it with olive oil. As a result of a violation of the diet, poor environmental conditions or psychological stresses, free radicals accumulate in the body, which can destroy healthy cells. And here...
A New Yorker connects what she has lived for over a century with the Mediterranean diet. Louise Signore from the Bronx celebrated her 107th birthday in the summer of 2019, and her sibling was 102! Along with the fact that she never married and did gymnastics and dancing at the earliest opportunity, the American attributes her considerable life span to the...
The Spanish Interprofessional Olive Growing Association has revised its initial crop forecast of more than 10% lower. Depending on climatic conditions, the final crop may be even lower. The olive crop in Spain in 2019 is expected to be 523,000 tons, which is 15% lower than last year. The forecast was 590 thousand, but then an unusually cool spring and very...
Researchers have found that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains, but also limited in sugar and processed meats, contributes to more healthy cell aging in women. Participants who followed the Mediterranean diet and similar nutritional plans also had a reduced risk of chronic illness. The key conclusion is that following a healthy diet can help us maintain healthy...
Researchers from the UK, Australia, and Spain have studied the link between the risk of depression and a high-quality diet rich in plant-based foods such as the Mediterranean diet. They found that strict adherence to a nutrition plan can significantly reduce the likelihood of developing mental illness. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that 8.1% of the US adult...