The Healing Powers of Olive Oil A Complete Guide To Nature's Liquid Gold

by Orey, Cal

• ISBN13: 9780758222213
• ISBN10: 0758222211
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2008-02-01
• Publisher: Kensington

Summary

Lose Weight...Lower Cholesterol And Blood Pressure...Prevent Heart Disease And Cancer...Live Longer...And So Much More! Discover The Amazing Powers Of Olive Oil! From ancient times to present-day, olive oil has been used for everything from health ailments to beauty and housekeeping and so much more. Now evidence shows that a diet based on olive oil can add years to your 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: Health Improvements: bull; Relieving arthritis aches bull; Inhibiting breast and colon cancer bull; Preventing diabetes bull; Reducing pain bull; Staving off ulcers bull; Fighting impaired memory Home Cures: bull; Soothing diaper rash bull; Reducing hair loss bull; Cleaning your house, naturally bull; Minimizing stretch marks and wrinkles bull; Zapping ticks and conditioning your pet's coat And more information that everyone worldwide should know! Includes dozens of delicious recipes that make olive oil a vital part of a long and healthy life!

Author Biography

Cal Orey is an accomplished author and journalist. She has a master’s degree in English from San Francisco State University, and for three decades has written hundreds of articles for national and international magazines. She specializes in topics such as health, beauty, nutrition, relationships, science, and pets. Her books include The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, The Healing Powers of Coffee, The Healing Powers of Honey, The Healing Powers of Chocolate, The Healing Powers of Vinegar, 202 Pets’ Peeves, and Doctors’ Orders. She lives in Northern California. Readers are invited to visit her website at calorey.com, read her blog The Writing Gourmet at calorey.blogspot.com, find her on Facebook, and follow her on Twitter.

Table of Contents

Foreword	p. vii
Acknowledgments	p. ix
A Time for Olive Oil	p. 1
The Power of Olive Oil	p. 3
A Genesis of the Olive	p. 15
Olive Oil	p. 25
A Historical Testimony	p. 27
Where Are the Secret Ingredients?	p. 37
Why Is Olive Oil So Healthy?	p. 45
The Keys to the Mediterranean Diet	p. 53
Other Natural Oils	p. 61
Flavored Olive Oils	p. 63
More Healing Oils	p. 69
Youth in a Bottle	p. 81
Combining Olive Oil and Vinegar	p. 83
The Elixir to Heart Health	p. 92
The Olive Oil Diet	p. 99
Antiaging Wonder Food	p. 107
Olive Oil Home Remedies	p. 117
Cures from Your Kitchen	p. 119
Future Olive Oil	p. 137
Olive Oil Mania: Using Olive Oil for the Household, Kids, Pets, and Beauty	p. 139
Olive Beautiful	p. 159
Olive Oil Producers, Tasting Bars, and Tours	p. 167
Olive Oil Is Not for Everyone: Some Bitter Views	p. 183
The Joy of Cooking with Olive Oil	p. 188
Olive Oil Recipes	p. 201
Olive Oil Bon Appetit!	p. 203
Olive Oil Resources	p. 241
Where Can You Buy Olive Oil?	p. 243
Notes	p. 255
Selected Bibliography	p. 261
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