Excerpt of Super Review for The Healing Powers of Olive Oil, 2nd Edition--a Top Choice!

 Top Choices in Olive Oil Books

By Christine Dutton

Perfect for February--American Heart Month!

“The Healing Powers of Olive Oil,” written by Cal Orey, is an excellent compendium of essential knowledge about olive oil. Orey is an accomplished author and journalist. She has authored “The Healing Powers of Vinegar” and other food related titles. Her journalistic nature shows through in this book. She references numerous studies and accesses experts to delve deeply into how we can benefit from using olive oil. She writes about how olive oil has shaped cultures and lifestyles. She also shares about how adding olive oil into our diet can dramatically transform our health.

This is an ideal book for those in the health foods who want to teach about the benefits of olive oil. It is also a great reference for anyone interested in learning how to add this essential and healthful Mediterranean ingredient into their own diet.

One of the best things about this book is the breadth of olive oil uses that are covered. Orey brings information about culinary uses of olive oil, including baking and how to make flavored oils. She also includes sections in the book on making healing oils, elixirs and home remedies. Discover how to use olive oil for body products such as skin and hair treatments. There is even a recipe for dog treats!

The primary focus of the book is on the vast benefits to be gained from olive oil. Only a handful of recipes are included, but each one is simple and quite unique,

Lastly, this book does not read like a typical health awareness title. Orey writes with a captivating style that will keep you engaged throughout the book. If you would like to advance your experimentation using olive oil, this is the book for you. You can buy the book here.