The Olive Oil Diet by Simon Poole
The Olive Oil Diet describes a diet for life. It is a way of living which has been shown to help people not only to achieve and maintain a healthy weight but also to protect them against chronic heart disease, strokes and much more.
A must read, The Olive Oil Diet brings fascinating new perspectives on the Mediterranean Diet with olive oil - the essential ingredient at its heartA practical guide to make the Mediterranean Diet part of everyday life. -- Ian Marber, nutrition consultant and columnist, founder of The Food Doctor
Not only a thoroughly enjoyable read, but also the most scientifically comprehensive book on one of nature's best medicines. -- Dr Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist
This is a great book, highlighting the huge scientific trial showing that a diet rich in olive oil can cut heart attacks by almost a third. This is better than statins and without worrying side effects. -- Professor Simon Capewell, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, University of Liverpool
This is the go-to book for facts on the health benefits of olive oil and how to switch to the Mediterranean diet every day. -- Professor Tim Spector, author of The Diet Myth
A refreshing wake-up call to living the way we used to do. A perfect balance between science and easy reading. Something people can read, and then base their 'diet' around. -- Joe Hurd, chef and BBC presenter
History, culture, tradition and science: the secrets of olive oil, the most important contributing dietary factor for better health and longevity of the Mediterranean diet. You will find everything inside this enjoyable book, which will surpass all expectations. -- Professor Francesco Sofi, Professor of Food Science and Clinical Nutrition, University of Florence
The combination of these two experts - Dr Simon Poole and Judy Ridgway - guarantees total understanding of both the nutrition science and the culinary applications around extra virgin olive oil. If you're not already, you will be a convert to the everyday use of olive oil - for good health and great taste. -- Sara Baer-Sinnott, President, Oldways
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their health and enjoy delicious eating at the same time. -- Harriet * shinynewbooks.co.uk *
I can't help but think that if all of the world's leaders were to read this book and promote the implementation of its recommendations, we would see a lot less premature death and morbidity. Our population would shrink in girth. Diabetes and hypertension would be relegated to the genetically less fortunate... -- Dr Melissa Shirley Walton MD, Cardiologist * Medscape *
Not only a thoroughly enjoyable read, but also the most scientifically comprehensive book on one of nature's best medicines. -- Dr Aseem Malhotra, cardiologist
This is a great book, highlighting the huge scientific trial showing that a diet rich in olive oil can cut heart attacks by almost a third. This is better than statins and without worrying side effects. -- Professor Simon Capewell, Professor of Clinical Epidemiology, University of Liverpool
This is the go-to book for facts on the health benefits of olive oil and how to switch to the Mediterranean diet every day. -- Professor Tim Spector, author of The Diet Myth
A refreshing wake-up call to living the way we used to do. A perfect balance between science and easy reading. Something people can read, and then base their 'diet' around. -- Joe Hurd, chef and BBC presenter
History, culture, tradition and science: the secrets of olive oil, the most important contributing dietary factor for better health and longevity of the Mediterranean diet. You will find everything inside this enjoyable book, which will surpass all expectations. -- Professor Francesco Sofi, Professor of Food Science and Clinical Nutrition, University of Florence
The combination of these two experts - Dr Simon Poole and Judy Ridgway - guarantees total understanding of both the nutrition science and the culinary applications around extra virgin olive oil. If you're not already, you will be a convert to the everyday use of olive oil - for good health and great taste. -- Sara Baer-Sinnott, President, Oldways
Highly recommended for anyone who wants to improve their health and enjoy delicious eating at the same time. -- Harriet * shinynewbooks.co.uk *
I can't help but think that if all of the world's leaders were to read this book and promote the implementation of its recommendations, we would see a lot less premature death and morbidity. Our population would shrink in girth. Diabetes and hypertension would be relegated to the genetically less fortunate... -- Dr Melissa Shirley Walton MD, Cardiologist * Medscape *
Simon Poole (Author)
As well as being a full time GP, Dr Simon Poole is a renowned international commentator on the Mediterranean Diet and a member of the Council of Directors of the True Health Initiative in the USA. He has written regularly on matters related to primary care in medicine and nutrition for a diverse range of national media including The Guardian, Nutrition and Food Science and the Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons as well as consumer magazines such as Cook Vegetarian and Body Language. He also has extensive experience broadcasting and writing for local, national and international radio, television and web based organisations and regularly speaks at and chairs conferences attended by physicians, the media, politicians and the food industry on subject matters relating to health, politics and nutrition.
Judy Ridgway (Author)
Judy Ridgway is an acclaimed food writer and international expert on olive oil. She was the first non-Italian judge to sit on the judging panel of the prestigious Leone d'Oro international awards for olive oil. She travels frequently to the producing regions meeting the growers and tasting the oils along the way. She is also in regular contact with specialist cooking schools, university agricultural departments and research institutes. Previous books featuring olive oil include two editions of Judy Ridgway's Best Olive Oil Buys Round the World and The Olive Oil Companion. She also has extensive experience of national TV and radio.
As well as being a full time GP, Dr Simon Poole is a renowned international commentator on the Mediterranean Diet and a member of the Council of Directors of the True Health Initiative in the USA. He has written regularly on matters related to primary care in medicine and nutrition for a diverse range of national media including The Guardian, Nutrition and Food Science and the Journal of the Royal College of Surgeons as well as consumer magazines such as Cook Vegetarian and Body Language. He also has extensive experience broadcasting and writing for local, national and international radio, television and web based organisations and regularly speaks at and chairs conferences attended by physicians, the media, politicians and the food industry on subject matters relating to health, politics and nutrition.
Judy Ridgway (Author)
Judy Ridgway is an acclaimed food writer and international expert on olive oil. She was the first non-Italian judge to sit on the judging panel of the prestigious Leone d'Oro international awards for olive oil. She travels frequently to the producing regions meeting the growers and tasting the oils along the way. She is also in regular contact with specialist cooking schools, university agricultural departments and research institutes. Previous books featuring olive oil include two editions of Judy Ridgway's Best Olive Oil Buys Round the World and The Olive Oil Companion. She also has extensive experience of national TV and radio.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781472138460 |
| ISBN 10 | 1472138465 |
| Title | The Olive Oil Diet |
| Author | Simon Poole |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Little, Brown Book Group |
| Year published | 2016-09-15 |
| Number of pages | 304 |
| Prizes | Winner of Gourmand World Cookbook Awards - Diet for the Public category (UK) 2017 (UK) |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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