Good news about olive oil and pomegranate juice
According to scientists at Monell Chemical Senses Center and others, it turns out there?€™s an ingredient called oleocanthal in olive oil that reduces inflammation. It inhibits enzymes that lead to inflammation, which is linked to heart disease, stroke, dementia and cancer. Fresh extra-virgin olive oil has the highest concentration.
Also, in a preliminary study, researchers at Case Western Reserve University found that pomegranate extract slowed the overproduction of enzymes thought to be responsible for the destruction of cartilage, the coating that protects bones and helps them glide past each other. Try drinking a half cup of pomegranate juice a day to reap the potential benefits.