Pierian Club hears presentation on olives and oils

Gulay Akkus-Nart brought the October program for the Pierian Club, a presentation on olive oil and its benefits. courtesy photo
Gulay Akkus-Nart brought the October program for the Pierian Club, a presentation on olive oil and its benefits. courtesy photo

“Olive oil has been celebrated for centuries as a cornerstone of the Mediterranean diet and as a golden elixir for health,” Gulay Akkus-Nart, a Burnet County resident and importer of olives and olive oil, told members of the Pierian Club during their October meeting.

Besides her focus on the various health benefits of olive oil – especially extra-virgin olive oil – the Pierians’ guest speaker revie…