Discover the Nutritional Benefits of Olives
"Learn about the health benefits of olives, including their rich content of healthy fats, antioxidants, and fiber. Explore the differences between green, black, and Kalamata olives, and find out how to incorporate olives into your diet for a delicious and nutritious addition. Find recipes and get tips on how to enjoy olives in moderation for optimal health."
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Olives Olives Olives are fruits rich in healthy fats, antioxidants and fiber. Nutrition is similar for green, black, or Kalamata varieties. Most olives are fermented and brined making them high in salt.
Olives Olives 1/4 cup whole olives (about 8) provides: 49 Calories < gm protein 6 gm fat No cholesterol 1 gm fiber
Olives Olives Monounsaturated fats in olives can lower cholesterol and blood pressure. Black olives have more healthy fat than green olives.
Olives Olives Olives are rich in antioxidants vitamins A, E and K, polyphenols and quercetin that protect against inflammation, aging and chronic diseases. Greek olives are highest in these compounds.
Olives Olives Olives provide calcium for bone health and phosphorus for energy production. They also provide trace amounts of iron and copper.
Olives Olives Due to processing, all varieties are high in sodium. Rinsing olives can help lower salt.
Olives Olives Olives with intact pits are slightly more nutritious than those with pits removed during processing. Be sure to remove pits before consuming.
Olives Olives Use olives in moderation as snack, appetizer or recipe ingredient. Use as appetizer or snack or add to salads or baked goods. Tampenade is an olive spread for sandwiches or crackers.
Olives Olives For recipes, visit any of these websites www.advancedhealth.com/healthy-bytes-initiative https://extension.oregonstate.edu/coos/healthy-families-communities
