Virgin olive oil : production, composition, uses and benefits for man /
Olive oil is considered to be such a crucial component of the so-called 'Mediterranean Diet' that, since 2010, it has been inscribed in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and is considered to be a very good dietary habit. In addition, a copious amount of scient...
Clasificación: | Libro Electrónico |
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Formato: | Electrónico eBook |
Idioma: | Inglés |
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New York :
Nova Publishers,
[2014]
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Colección: | Food and beverage consumption and health series.
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Acceso en línea: | Texto completo |
Sumario: | Olive oil is considered to be such a crucial component of the so-called 'Mediterranean Diet' that, since 2010, it has been inscribed in UNESCO's list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, and is considered to be a very good dietary habit. In addition, a copious amount of scientific literature has provided evidence that regular consumption of olive oil is associated with longevity, healthier aging, cardiovascular health, prevention and protection against cancer. Currently, olive oil is gaining a worldwide rise in popularity given that it is widely considered to be a functional food able. |
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Descripción Física: | 1 online resource |
Bibliografía: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
ISBN: | 9781631176623 1631176625 |