OLIVES

Olives do have some fat, but it's the incredibly healthy monounsaturated variety. Monounsaturated fats have been found to reduce the risk of atherosclerosis and increase HDL (good) cholesterol.

However, olives contain a triple whammy for your health that works in synergy to provide extreme benefits. Along with monounsaturated fats, olives are rich in vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant that neutralizes damaging free radicals, along with polyphenols and flavonoids, which have anti-inflammatory properties.

Nutrients in olives:
•Proteins, lipids, carbohydrates, fiber, sugar, and ash.
•Mineral salts: calcium, iron, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, natrium, zinc, copper, and selenium.
•Vitamins: B-1-2-3-5-6, pro-vitamin A (beta-carotene), E, and K.
•Fatty acids: low on saturated and polyunsaturated fats and high on monounsaturated fats.
•Antioxidants: polyphenols and lutein.

Health Benefits of Olives

Lutein, a strong antioxidant and carotenoid
•Destroys free radicals.
•Protects cells from premature aging.
•Strengthens retina and improves eye sight.

Polyphenols (flavonoids), antioxidant agents
•Prevent the oxidation of lipoproteins, thus protecting from cholesterol deposits in blood vessels.
•Reduce the risk of heart and blood vessels disorders.
•Stop cancer cells from growing.

Beta-carotene (pro-vitamin A), strong antioxidant:
•Reduces harmful influences of carcinogens, preventing the risk of many forms of cancer, from bowel, gullet, throat cancer to stomach and prostate gland cancer.
•Protects smokers from lung tumors.
•Is essential for robust eye sight, the growth and regeneration of tissues.
•Nourishes epithelium, smoothes out wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin.
•Strengthens teeth and bones.

The anti-inflammatory actions of the monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and polyphenols in olives may also help reduce the severity of asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis, three conditions where most of the damage is caused by high levels of free radicals. The vitamin E in olives may even help to reduce the frequency and/or intensity of hot flashes in women going through menopause.

Protection From Heart Disease: Free radical damage can lead to numerous ailments. For example, when free radicals cause the oxidation of cholesterol, the oxidized cholesterol damages blood vessels and builds up in arteries, and can eventually lead to heart attack or stroke. So, by preventing the oxidation of cholesterol, the nutrients in olives help to prevent heart disease.


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