Wellness
Olives:
Olives are about 80% water, but are more renowned for their good fat content. Olives are about 10-15% fat, which is primarily a monounsaturated fat known as oleic acid that has been researched for its many health benefits including reducing inflammation and heart disease. Nutritionally, olives are a good source of a few micronutrients including vitamin E, iron, copper and calcium.
Olives are also high in phytonutrients which which is linked to many health benefits. Reducing cancer risk, anti-inflammatory benefits and heart health benefits.
Brine-cured olives are fermented and there is growing research into their positive probiotic actions, which in turn supports good digestive health. It’s exciting for anyone who loves olives of all varieties for all the Dozens of health nutrients that have been identified in olives, Greek-style black olives, Spanish-style green olives, Kalamata-style olives, and many different methods of olive preparation provide us with valuable amounts of many different antioxidant and anti-inflammatory nutrients. Its impossible to rule out any single type of olive as being unworthy of consideration as a uniquely health-supportive food.
