Catherine Harris

Searching for a healthier, more nutritious lifestyle? "If you want to boost your immune system, increase heart health and extend your lifespan while enjoying delicious food, Extra-Virgin olive oil is the answer," says professional olive oil sommelier Catherine Harris. Trained in Toscolano-Maderno, Italy, she's the creator of the OlioWheel®, which takes the guesswork out of which olive oil to use with which food, and her enlightening talk will inspire you to add this flavorful, miracle food to your lifestyle. Called "the healthiest fat on earth" and a staple of the popular Mediterranean diet, Extra-Virgin olive oil reduces inflammation, has anti-cancer qualities, and boosts longevity, says Life Extension magazine. And the famed Mayo Clinic cites research that links it to insulin and blood sugar control, cutting the risk for diabetes

If you need help clarifying the confusion of olive oil terms and labels so you can choose the best buy from the hundreds of Extra-Virgin olive oils available, and if you want delicious recipes to maximize olive oil's anti-aging and heart-healthy benefits, this lively, engaging presentation is for you!

The Founder of Virgins in the Kitchen and the food blog, SicilianGirl.com, Catherine combines sensory analysis with an easy-to-understand knowledge of olive oil production so you can understand what puts the "extra" in virgin olive oil and how easy it is to add it to your daily diet. Having worked in an olive mill, she draws on first-hand experience, from harvesting the fruit to pressing the oil, and shares traditional family recipes along with the fascinating stories that go with them.

Think you're buying "true" Extra Virgin olive oil? In her eye-opening talks, Catherine reveals "the good, the bad and the downright unhealthy" oils that you may currently be using. You'll discover the differences and the effects they have on your health and gain new ways to enjoy true Extra-Virgins with cooking methods that retain the health benefits and make even Brussel sprouts tasty.

Everyone leaves Catherine's entertaining talk with their own OlioWheel® (a guide to take the guesswork out of which oils to use with which foods) so they can make nutritious, mouth-watering meals in their own kitchen.