Olive Oil & Health

Written by leading experts, this book reviews the current research evidence for the health benefits of a diet rich in olive oil. It focuses on the role of olive oil in reducing the incidence of certain types of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, inflammatory bowel disease and diabetes, and the effect of olive oil on the immune system. It also describes the chemical composition, types and varieties of olive oil, examines the antioxidant properties of different varieties of olive oil, and the effects of food processing techniques such as frying and oxidation.