Product Description

From ancient times to present-day, olive oil has been used for everything from health ailments to beauty and the home and so much more. Now evidence shows that a diet based on olive oil can add years toy our life and may even prevent some diseases. Health author-journalist Cal Orey has consulted top doctors, nutritionists, olive oil producers, and chefs, getting the most up-to-date information on the many benefits of olive oil, such as: relieving arthritis aches; inhibiting breast and colon cancer; preventing diabetes; reducing pain; staving off ulcers; and, fighting impaired memory. It also includes dozens of delicious recipes that make olive oil a vital part of a long and healthy life!

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #552775 in Books
• Published on: 2008-05
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 260 pages

Customer Reviews

Right subject, wrong book!
While reading this book I understood one thing: I prefer health books written by experts than by journalists. This lady only wrote down things others told her. I won't say that there isn't useful information in it because there is but for me it became a bit irritating that she was constantly mentioning other people or even Internet sites. And I found very little of what interested me most which was practical information about what I can do with olive oil to enhance my health. I also find the fact that she included recipes at the end a bit useless because I am sure that all readers have access to enough recipes. Well, maybe it was me who chose the wrong book but I have to confess that I had read a lot of comments on Amazon.com before I bought it. I find that she repeats herself a lot and although I know that this is a modern writing style I don't like it and it bores me. She also tells you to avoid safflower oil while before she tells you that this oil is very healthy for your heart. I have to say that I resent the fact that there is no consensus about what is good for you and what not because one gets completely mixed up. I also learned a lot about all kinds of oils but the thing is that I had already bought another book for that purpose... this one I bought because I wanted to know more about olive oil! I will keep looking because I am still interested in knowing more about it!