The reason that green tea has more health benefits attached to it than black tea is (apparently) due to the processing. Black tea is processed in a way that allows for fermentation whereas green teaâs processing avoids the fermentation process.
3. Eating Olive Oil Can Help Prevent Cancer. A review conducted by Greek researchers from the University of Athens published last year of 19 observational studies, with over 36,000 participants, found that higher rates of olive oil consumption were associated with lower odds of having any type of cancer.
Olive Oil's Heart-Healthy Secret. Phenolic Compounds in Olive Oil May Explain Mediterranean Diet's Benefits. From the WebMD Archives. Nov. 11, 2005 - An ingredient found in olive oil may be largely responsible for the heart-healthy benefits attributed to the Mediterranean diet, according to a new study. Researchers tested the effects of eating a meal of olive oil and bread and found people's blood vessels appeared healthier after eating olive oil rich in phenolic compounds.