Catherine Johnson, PhD, RD, LD “There were so many jewels of information.” Puglia 2019 Culinary Tour

"The information about the olive trees and olive oil production was invaluable. I am now consuming one tablespoon of EVOO everyday. I’m convinced this is their secret to health and longevity. In my research on polyphenols and bone health, the olive oil polyphenols are very bioactive. The program and contributors were very well organized and professional. I loved learning about the trulli houses, the cave houses and Altamura bread. There were so many jewels of information. Puglia is a hidden treasure. I have toured all of Italy three times before but never to the Southern region. This was a wonderful surprise to me. I would go again."