The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil ─ Stronger Bones, Cancer Prevention, Higher Brain Function, and Other Medical Miracles of the Green Nectar

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 detailing the amazing, almost miraculous, health benefits of olive oil. From slowing the effects of Alzheimer's to building healthy bones, olive oil is unrivaled in its natural goodness. With detailed research from doctors and nutritionists around the globe,The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil reveals seven amazing health benefits of olive oil, the role olive oil plays in the Mediterranean diet, and tips for cooking with, buying, and storing the green nectar.

Alice Alech writes for the American Olive Oil Times, which covers olive oil features, news, and updates from around the world. She covers news on the business of olive oil in France, enjoying the contact she has with olive oil producers and specialists. She is also a qualified X-ray technician, keen to promote healthy living. She is the self-published author of An Olive Oil Tour of France. Besides olive oil, she writes on various topics, especially on French culture and wine, contributing regularly to Wine Frog and You Queen. See her complete profile on http://alicealech.wordpress.com - Cécile Le Galliard is a French expert in olive oil tasting. She is a recent graduate from the University of Jaén (Spain) in virgin olive oil tasting. She was selected by the International Olive Oil Council as the French candidate for the training and is now recognized as a skilled professional in her field. Cécile is now a web journalist on www.jusdolive.fr and works as a consultant in olive oil, specializing in the creation of oil cellars, training, and tasting, for professionals. -