Three Days to Release of CSOO

Today's Fun Fact from The Chemical Story of Olive Oil (CSOO) 

What food source gives you more energy per gram and more energy per carbon???? 
You guessed it, the monounsaturated fats from olive oil that you consume (in moderation) as part of a Mediterranean Diet.

In "Health" Chapter 8 of CSOO* we uncover the truth about fats, and highlight some of the better understood protective aspects of olive oil with regard to cardiovascular disease, cancer, arthritis, and dementia.  A triply whammy of healthy fats, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory molecules produces a healthy cocktail that should be part of your daily diet.  

*You can pre-order The Chemical Story of Olive Oil now from The Royal Society of Chemistry.