The Healing Powers of Olive Oil: A Complete Guide To Nature's Liquid Gold
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By: Cal Orey
Format: Paperback
From: Kensington
Pub. Date: January 2008
From: Kensington
Pub. Date: January 2008
Product Details:
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2008-02-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 260
Ean: 9780758222213
Isbn: 0758222211
Catalog: Book
Release Date: 2008-02-01
Media: Paperback
Number Of Pages: 260
Ean: 9780758222213
Isbn: 0758222211
ABOUT THE BOOK
EDITORIAL REVIEW
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:
Relieving arthritis aches
Inhibiting breast and colon cancer
Preventing diabetes
Reducing pain
Staving off ulcers
Fighting impaired memory
Home Cures:
Soothing diaper rash
Reducing hair loss
Cleaning your house, naturally
Minimizing stretch marks and wrinkles
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!
"The best and highly practical information about the core of the longevity-boosting Mediterranean diet." --Karlis Ullis, M.D., Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Anti-Aging Medical Group in Santa Monica, California
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:
Relieving arthritis aches
Inhibiting breast and colon cancer
Preventing diabetes
Reducing pain
Staving off ulcers
Fighting impaired memory
Home Cures:
Soothing diaper rash
Reducing hair loss
Cleaning your house, naturally
Minimizing stretch marks and wrinkles
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!
"The best and highly practical information about the core of the longevity-boosting Mediterranean diet." --Karlis Ullis, M.D., Medical Director of Sports Medicine and Anti-Aging Medical Group in Santa Monica, California
USER REVIEWS
"This is a well-written, interesting, and extremely informative book. I've used olive oil before, but never knew much about it. I didn't know the differences between the varieties, only that extra virgin oil costs more, and so it must be better. Cal not only explained the difference between the varieties and how they're made, but also the history of the oil itself, and she does so in such an entertaining way. Neither did I know how heart-and-body healthy it really was. She explains this in detail, and presents numerous ways in which it to gain the most benefit from it, along with a variety of recipes, even how to substitute it for use it in cookies and cakes!
I was also surprised and intrigued to find olive oil has so many possible uses outside of the kitchen, too. Cal gives some excellent ideas, which range from using it as a substitute for those costly body/beauty-care products (who wants to pay $25 for a miniscule jar of wrinkle cream?) to innovative ways to use it around the house. I HIGHLY recommend this book - to anyone who uses olive oil on a regular basis, you will definitely learn something new- but *especially* to those who don't. You have NO idea what you're missing!"
~ Written on 2008-10-10
I was also surprised and intrigued to find olive oil has so many possible uses outside of the kitchen, too. Cal gives some excellent ideas, which range from using it as a substitute for those costly body/beauty-care products (who wants to pay $25 for a miniscule jar of wrinkle cream?) to innovative ways to use it around the house. I HIGHLY recommend this book - to anyone who uses olive oil on a regular basis, you will definitely learn something new- but *especially* to those who don't. You have NO idea what you're missing!"
~ Written on 2008-10-10
"I was very disappointed with this book. It may be fine for those who actually believe that the medical profession knows what health is, but I don't. Cal Orey is apparently known as a health expert, but I am apalled at how little she actually knows about health. Yes, olive oil is a very healthy food, and it has many, many uses. However, I learned more about uses for olive oil by just doing a google search than I have from her book. If you really want to know about getting well and staying well, read "Nourishing Traditions," by Sally Fallon. "
~ Written on 2008-07-27
~ Written on 2008-07-27
"This book has lots of great tips on what can be done with olive oil. Up 'til now, I've only used it in cooking and for splashing on salads. Very interested to start using it for other things, such as helping my dry hair and softening hands. But of course will also be keeping this book in the kitchen so I can have all the recipes handy! I had not known before that olive oil would be good for baking until reading this book. Every time I pick it up, I find something new in it, so it is worth keeping somewhere it can be often referenced. Definitely a must for someone looking for natural cures and wants to learn more about what olive oil can do!"
~ Written on 2008-07-20
~ Written on 2008-07-20
"We've all heard that "food is the best medicine", and I've experienced the positive results of managing my health with carefully selected food choices for years, but as the owner of a city library's worth of books, and shelves expressly related to natural health, my first thought was `do I need another book on natural healing?'
The answer was a definitive `yes' as soon as I began to explore Cal's creative exploration of olive oil.
The first thing that struck a chord with me is the very personable style in which she communicates her experience and knowledge. This is your best friend sharing inside secrets and recipes. You can `drop in' anywhere and read a cool tidbit! And I love the Resource Guide in the back!
Because even the best resources can be a little bit better, I'd love to see Cal add a true Index in the back in the next printing or version. That way if a friend mentions a current health issue, I can check the back and locate just the right passage for insight.
All in all an excellent book and one well worth purchasing!
"
~ Written on 2008-05-27
The answer was a definitive `yes' as soon as I began to explore Cal's creative exploration of olive oil.
The first thing that struck a chord with me is the very personable style in which she communicates her experience and knowledge. This is your best friend sharing inside secrets and recipes. You can `drop in' anywhere and read a cool tidbit! And I love the Resource Guide in the back!
Because even the best resources can be a little bit better, I'd love to see Cal add a true Index in the back in the next printing or version. That way if a friend mentions a current health issue, I can check the back and locate just the right passage for insight.
All in all an excellent book and one well worth purchasing!
"
~ Written on 2008-05-27
""The Healing Powers of Olive Oil" is a breakthrough book that can do much more for you than be an aid to cooking. It's jam packed with wit, wisdom, cures, remedies, recipes and more and presented in an easy to understand and informative way. Lowering cholesterol and blood pressure got my attention. If you value your health and the health of your family, you will purchase Cal Orey's book. "
~ Written on 2008-04-17
~ Written on 2008-04-17