Jeanne Calment, who lived to be 121, credited one thing for her long life: olive oil.

Olive oil enthusiasts and experts Alice Alech and Cecile Le Galliard join forces in this complete guidebook discussing the amazing - almost miraculous - health benefits of olive oil. From slowing the effects of Alzheimer's to building healthy bones, extra virgin olive oil is unrivaled in its natural goodness. With detailed research and findings from doctors, medical researchers, nutritionists, and chefs around the globe, The 7 Wonders of Olive Oil explores the role olive oil plays in the Mediterranean diet, covers tips for cooking with, buying, and storing the green nectar, and most of all, reveals its seven amazing health benefits including:

- Anti-inflammation
- Cancer prevention
- Skin rejuvenation
- Healthy bones
- Alzheimer's disease prevention
- Reduction in risk for diabetes
- Stroke and heart attack prevention