Olive Oil For Dummies

Title Page
Copyright Page
Table of Contents
Introduction
	About This Book
	Foolish Assumptions
	Icons Used in This Book
	Beyond the Book
	Where to Go from Here
Part 1 Introduction to Olive Oil
	Chapter 1 Exploring the Story of Olive Oil
		Defining the Olive Tree throughout its History
			From wilderness to farm
			From ship to shore
			Shaping ancient empires
				Ancient Egypt
				Ancient Greece
				The Roman Empire
			Religious and culinary influences
		Recognizing the New World of Olive Oil
			Groves going west
			Expansion into Asia and beyond
			Olive oil in Africa
	Chapter 2 Understanding Olive Oil Classifications
		Recognizing the classifications of olive oil
			Olive oil categories
			Classification standards
				Chemistry of olive oil
				Flavor of olive oil
		Defining Other Olive Oil Standards
			Australia
			NAOOA
			OOCC
			PDO/DOP
			IGP/PGI
			Slow Food Presidia
			Organic
	Chapter 3 Appreciating the Production Process
		Producing the Best Product
			Tree care and maintenance
			Keeping enemies at bay
			Environmental challenges
			Harvest time
		Processing at the Mill
			Juicing the fruit
			Waste not, want not
			Storing at the mill
		Maintaining “Green” Groves
			Built-in sustainability of olive trees
			Sustainable farming
			Modern mills
	Chapter 4 Explaining Quality and Comparisons with Other Oils
		Recognizing Quality Olive Oil
			Olive oil fraud
			Defective olive oil
		Testing Criteria for EVOO
			Tasting panels and laboratory tests
			Sensory categories
		Comparing EVOO to Other Oils
			What makes EVOO different
			Bioactive compounds in EVOO
Part 2 How Olive Oil Improves Health
	Chapter 5 Choosing Healthy Fats
		Identifying Different Types of Fat
			Correlating fats to cholesterol and health
				Circulating cholesterol: LDL and HDL
				Examining the lipid hypothesis
			Understanding how fats relate to calories and weight
				Fat calories
				Weight
		Determining the Benefits of Eating Healthy Fats
			Olive oil: A fat for life
			Other foods that contain nutrient-rich fats
	Chapter 6 Incorporating Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory Polyphenols
		Understanding Polyphenols
			Plants have a survival instinct
				Self-protection
				Seed distribution
			Polyphenols and inflammation
		Knowing the Extraordinary Polyphenols in EVOO
			Naturally high in polyphenols
			Conditions that effect the levels of olive polyphenols
	Chapter 7 Recognizing Olive Oil’s Role in the Mediterranean Diet
		Focusing on Olive Oil as the Primary Ingredient
			Reflecting on the extraordinary benefits
				The diet guidelines
				The health benefits
			Measuring the effects of the diet
		Considering Olive Oil as Medicine
			Ancient olive-oil treatments
			Mediterranean cultural practices
	Chapter 8 Maximizing the Health Benefits of Olive Oil
		Examining the Benefits of EVOO
			The protective power of olive oil
				Heart disease
				Stroke
				Type 2 diabetes
				Obesity and weight management
				Cognition and neurodegenerative diseases
				Cancer
				Mental health
				Bone health
				Pregnancy and fertility
				Premature death
			Discovering the compounds in EVOO
			Tasting the polyphenols of EVOO
		Knowing Your Daily Intake
		Increasing the Efficacy
			Combining EVOO with other nutritional foods
			Having a healthy gut
Part 3 Incorporating Olive Oil into Your Daily Life
	Chapter 9 Tasting Olive Oil Properly
		Considering the Flavor Profiles
			Enjoying the flavor
			Understanding flavor features
			Matching taste with health benefits
		Working with the Best EVOO
			Becoming a defect detective
			Taking a deeper dive into EVOOs chemistry
	Chapter 10 Deciphering the Taste of Different Varieties
		Checking Out Varieties of Olive Oil
			Discovering cultivars in different countries
				The traditional world of olive oil
				New olive cultivators
			Blending flavors
			Considering total polyphenol levels
		Beginning to Combine EVOOs with Foods
	Chapter 11 Pairing Extra-Virgin Olive Oil with Food and Wine
		Understanding How to Complement Flavors
		Pairing EVOO with Food
		Matching EVOOs with Wine
Part 4 Choosing Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
	Chapter 12 Buying Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
		Deciphering the Labels
			Nutrition labels
				Nutritional facts
				Additional categories in other countries
			Legal necessities
			Unnecessary or misleading phrases on labels
			Harvest and “best before” dates
			Acidity and other values
		Getting to Know Your EVOO
			Region of origin
			Telling the origin story
			Health claims on labels and advertising
	Chapter 13 Recognizing Proper Packaging and Storage
		Recognizing a Good EVOO Label
			Looking out for quality indicators
			Having attractive presentations
		Maintaining EVOO’s Quality
			EVOO retail packaging
				Glass bottles
				Plastic (PET) containers
				Tin cans
				Tetra packs
				Bag in box
			Advances in EVOO packaging
			Maximizing storage at home
	Chapter 14 Purchasing, Price, and Affordability
		Prioritizing the Purchase of EVOO
			Comparing affordability: Western diet versus Mediterranean-style diets
			Supporting the cost of EVOO
			Evaluating purchasing options
				Supermarkets
				Delicatessens and specialty import stores
				Farmers’ markets
				The Internet
				The oleoteca
				Mills
				Health food stores
			Examining prices and value
			Choosing the quality of EVOO
			Understanding the EVOO market
		Getting the Most Out of Your EVOO
Part 5 Creating Dishes with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
	Chapter 15 Cooking, Frying, and Preserving with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
		Cooking with EVOO for Flavor and Nutrition
			Understanding the science
			Exploring the cooking methods
		Frying in EVOO
		Preserving Food in EVOO
	Chapter 16 Baking and Pastry-Making with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
		Swapping Out Butter for EVOO
		Choosing EVOO for Breads and Sweet Treats
Part 6 Cooking with Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
	Chapter 17 Base Recipes
	Chapter 18 Breakfast and Brunch
		Starting Your Day with a Shot of EVOO
		Working EVOO into Your Morning Routine
	Chapter 19 Appetizers
	Chapter 20 First Courses
	Chapter 21 Second Courses
	Chapter 22 Desserts
Part 7 Diving Deeper and the Future for Olive Oil
	Chapter 23 Enrolling in Tasting/Sommelier Classes and Oleo Tourism
		Tasting at a Whole New Level
			Sampling olive oil in an informal setting
			Approaching EVOO like a pro: sommelier training
			The language of aroma and flavor
		Discovering Oleo Tourism
			Planning your visit to a grove
			Combining travel experiences
			Tasting at the mill
	Chapter 24 The Future of Olive Oil
		Cultivating Better Production and Quality
			Identifying new innovations
			Improving standards and traceability
		Spreading the Great News of EVOO
			Promoting the health benefits of EVOO
			Creating opportunities for further education
Part 8 The Part of Tens
	Chapter 25 Ten Other Uses for Olive Oil
		Bathing in olive oil
		Removing Makeup
		Glossing and Nourishing Your Hair
		Shaving Oil
		Making Facial Masks
		Treating Your Hair
		Exfoliating Your Skin
		Conditioning Your Hands
		Moisturizing Your Skin
		Cleansing Makeup Brushes
	Chapter 26 Ten Easy Ways to Consume More Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
		Cooking with EVOO
		Drizzling for Added Flavor
		Prioritizing Your Health
		Eating More Vegetables and Salads
		Consuming EVOO throughout the Day
		Substituting with EVOO
		Introducing Children to EVOO
		Exploring New Tastes and Varieties
		Redefining the Value of EVOO
		Continuing Your Journey through Travel
Appendix Metric Conversion Guide
Index
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