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Olive Oil helps your brain grow

Harry Andrews - Sunday, November 29, 2009
Listening to Sydney's ABC 702 radio today a commentator was talking about recent research that demonstrated that certain parts of the human brain can grow - the olfactory and memory parts of the brain.

From research carried out on mice, researchers have been able to further conclude that there are certain foods or diets that we can follow that will enhance "brain growth"!!! Amongst others, it was said that foods rich in polyphenols, like olive oil of course, are ideal!! They also mentioned wine. 

Once again there seems to be research in support of the often reported line that Mediterranean cuisine is really good for your health.

A quick search on Google will find many references to this sort of research if you're interested to learn more…