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How olive oil could be making you FAT and UNHEALTHY despite being touted as a Mediterranean superfood, according to top dietitians

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By Peter Hess For Dailymail.Com

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It has been touted as the ‘golden liquid’ that is teeming with miraculous benefits – but many experts are pushing back on what they call olive oil ‘propaganda’.

In recent years, olive oil has earned a reputation as a superfood, partly because of research showing the ‘Mediterranean diet’ is linked to numerous positive health outcomes – and olive oil is a staple

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‘Lesser-known’ Mediterranean town is ‘beautiful’ and authentically Greek’ | Travel News | Travel

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Katakolon is the gateway to the Archeological Site of Olympia, best known for its status as a cruise port.

The Greek town has been a central location for cruise ships since the 1940s, but the picturesque spot is lesser known by tourists who arrive by other means.

Recommended by travel experts at Iglu Cruise, the destination is ideal for a late summer getaway thanks to its consistently warm climate – with temperatures peaking at 27C on average in September and

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‘I visited the most underrated Mediterranean spot and it took my breath away’ | Travel News | Travel

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A team of travel experts at SamBoat, the global platform for boat rental, shared the most “underrated and affordable European destinations” this year.

The travel gurus commented that the Mediterranean is known for its mild winters and warm summers, its crystal-clear sea, and miles of sandy beaches.

“What better way to explore all the bustling cities and magnificent coastlines it has to offer than cruising along the tranquil turquoise waters?”

They continued: “A multitude of destinations in the Med are

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Malta is a Mediterranean gem that was ‘very special’ to Queen Elizabeth II | Travel News | Travel

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Like most members of the Royal Family, Queen Elizabeth II travelled the world throughout her lifetime and even lived abroad for a short period in the 1940s.

The late queen uprooted her life with her husband Prince Philip in the early days of their marriage to spend a somewhat carefree two years in Malta.

Renowned for its remote location in the Mediterranean Sea, the now Independent island country is the largest of its kind on the Maltese archipelago. Joined by

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‘The future of the Mediterranean ecosystem is under threat’ – EURACTIV.com

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The Mediterranean region attracts tourists from all over the world but mass tourism also poses environmental challenges, on which the EU and its member states have started to act, says Elena Kountoura.

Elena Kountoura is a Member of the European Parliament for the Left political group. Before she was elected to the European Parliament, Kountoura was tourism minister in the government of Alexis Tsipras (2015-2019).

She responded in writing to questions from EURACTIV about the future of tourism in the

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Agrifood Brief: Mediterranean (back)fire – EURACTIV.com

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While Italians are crying victory over the controversial Nutri-Score food-labelling system, they may well be en route to becoming a victim of their own success.

Let’s face it: The Mediterranean coalition – put together mostly by Italians, but joined by Greeks and by Spaniards at a later stage – has ultimately won its battle against Nutri-Score, promoted by France.

Over the past few years, they made unprecedented efforts with several initiatives to promote the Mediterranean diet (and rescue it from

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Gehen Natasha und Dave jetzt nach Staffel 7 von „Below Deck Mediterranean“ zusammen?

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Während der Premiere der siebten Staffel heizten Natasha und Dave die Verabredungsspekulationen an, als sie sich entschieden, eine Hütte zu teilen, anstatt mit jemandem zu leben, den sie noch nicht kannten. Die beiden sprachen viel voneinander und über ihre bisherige Arbeitserfahrung zusammen, aber sie wollten nicht sagen, ob sie zusammen waren.

„Ich habe gerade einen Monat mit Tasha gechartert. Wir sind gute Freunde. Sie ist gut in ihrem Job, sie ist super cool. Ich komme mit ihr aus wie ein

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Inside the Three Birds Renovations and Peppa Hart designed Mediterranean oasis near Byron Bay

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Sitting in a lush tranquil rainforest, away from the city’s hustle and bustle, is an incredibly chic white Mediterranean oasis jutting out from the greenery. 

The show-stopping home, dubbed Casa Campana, sits in the Tweed hinterlands in Nunderi, just 40 minutes north of Byron Bay. 

The magnificent 1.3 hectare property features a sparkling pool and cabana, two incredible adult and kid’s cubby houses and an ultra-stylish main villa. 

An incredibly chic white Mediterranean oasis that juts out from the surrounding

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