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Benefits and properties of olives

Benefits and properties of olives

Benefits and properties of olives
Benefits and properties of olives

Olives are one of the treasures of the Mediterranean diet, both the fruit and the juice obtained from them - olive oil - are very much appreciated. As we know, there are more than 250 varieties of olive trees in Spain. Consequently, there are more than 250 varieties of olives. That's quite a luxury! You can find olives of different varieties and different colors: green, black, purple.... Depending on when they are picked.

Olives and their nutritional properties:

  • Fats.Olives are very rich in oleic acid. This monounsaturated fatty acid is responsible for most of the health benefits of olives and olive oil.
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Therefore, both olives and olive oil are said to be great allies in the prevention of cardiovascular disease.''
  • Vitamin E. Vitamin E in olives is found in tocopherols, one of the antioxidant compounds of this fruit. They prevent oxidation of lipoproteins (transport cholesterol in the blood) and other substances, so they help prevent cardiovascular disease or certain cancers. In addition, cells are protected from free radicals.
  • Vitamin A. Helps maintain healthy skin, giving it radiance and elasticity, and is essential for vision health.
  • Minerals. Olives are known for their high sodium content, although they also contain iron, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium, potassium.... Therefore, they are useful in the fight against anemia.
  • The main benefits'. 'In fact, due to the addition of brine to preserve their shelf life, they are considered one of the richest foods in terms of sodium content.

  • '''''Another reason not to stop eating olives is that they are good for memory. Studies show that daily consumption of olives improves memory by 25%.
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