The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil

Download or read book The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil written by Alice Alech and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2017-01-10 with total page 211 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 121, credited one thing for her long life: olive oil. Olive oil enthusiasts and experts Alice Alech and Cécile Le Galliard join forces in this complete guidebook discussing the amazing—almost miraculous—health benefits of olive oil. From slowing the effects of Alzheimer’s to building healthy bones, extra virgin olive oil is unrivaled in its natural goodness. With detailed research and findings from doctors, medical researchers, nutritionists, and chefs around the globe, The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil explores the role olive oil plays in the Mediterranean diet, covers tips for cooking with, buying, and storing the green nectar, and most of all, reveals its seven amazing health benefits including: Anti-inflammation Cancer prevention Skin rejuvenation Healthy bones Alzheimer’s disease prevention Reduction in risk for diabetes Stroke and heart attack prevention