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Zusatztext " There is little doubt about the health benefits of olive oil , with much still to be revealed and clinically proven. As a graduate of Italy's Slow Food founded university of science and gastronomy, knowing food's sensory qualities, provenance, and authenticity are an everyday mantra. Alice and Cécile's book provides insight into all things olive oil and sets you on a path to understand why 'good olive oil should remind you of a garden. '" — Lee-Anne Mundy, accredited practicing dietitian and graduate of the University of Science and Gastronomy "Cécile Le Galliard . . . represents the most important element in the promotion of extra virgin olive oil in France. Her vision and the contents of her website contribute in a decisive way to give value to professionals and to France's extra virgin olive oil culture." — Juana. Alba Peñamil, CEO & Editor Mercacei and Olivatessen "Cécile keeps her followers abreast of the latest olive culture in France. She has managed to turn her hobby into a full time job and is recognized as an olive oil specialist especially since completing the olive oil tasting course she did with the support of the International Olive Oil Council. I follow all her activities, those relating to the media, events organized by the industry and on her dedicated olive oil website. Her contribution to a better understanding of olive oil in France is essential. " — Juliette Cayol—Press Officer, International Olive Council "The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil: Stronger Bones, Cancer Prevention, Higher Brain Function, and Other Medical Miracles of the Green Nectar is a guide to the tremendous health benefits of incorporating olive oil into one's diet. Drawing upon research from doctors, The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil discusses the role olive oil plays in the Mediterranean diet, and provides tips for cooking with, buying, and storing olive oil. An excellent, reader-friendly guide, The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil is highly recommended. A handful of recipes incorporating olive oil are provided, but it should be noted that The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil is not primarily a cookbook." — Midwest Book Review " Academic, scientific, and enthusiastic, this book makes strong arguments for incorporating olive oil into your daily life. Alice Alech and Cécile Le Galliard’s well-researched The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil is an enthusiastic presentation of the story behind that bottle of olive oil in the cupboard—a more complex item than people might think. Virgin olive oil, the book reveals, is the only food product required to pass sensory testing before it can be bottled and sold. There are actually panels of professional taste testers who sip, assess, and classify the oils. And scientific studies suggest that this oil could have health benefits far beyond what was previously thought. The book is broken down into three parts that cover the history of olive oil and how it’s made, scientific evidence of its potential health benefits, and consumer guidance on buying and using the 'green nectar.' The main focus is on the middle section, where exciting studies of olive oil’s impact on health and wellness are discussed, including its potential to treat and prevent arthritis, cancer, heart attacks, and Alzheimer’s disease. A wealth of practical information is given, from advice on what kinds of olive oil to use with different foods—including a number of delicious recipes—to what to look for on the label when choosing a bottle from the numerous choices at the store. Alech and Le Galliard show their passion for their subject with their enthusiastic tone and through the extensive research they present, through both secondary sources and direct interviews with researchers. While occasionally it is di...
