The precious harvest of the olive tree is the base of the Mediterranean diet and dominates daily on many Greek dinner tables. According to proven research results, the daily consumption of olives and virgin olive oil has beneficial effects on the for the human body due to its high nutritional value.
1) It can help in losing weight.
The olives and its natural juice, olive oil, are high in fat, which is mainly composed of monounsaturated fatty acids, that are very beneficial to human health. Monounsaturated fats, replace the harmful saturated fatty acids and their consumption before eating has been proven effective in reducing appetite and boost metabolism. There is often a misconception that their consumption increases the body’s fat intake weight because of their fat content. In fact, the average calorie content of olives is very low: 10 small olives have 50 calories, 30 calories for 3 large olives and 100 grams of olives have 100 calories . However, it should be noted that not all olives are the same, different varieties of olives have different caloric value and different nutrients. The calories of olive oil is 884 per 100gr .
2) It contributes to boosting the nervous system, brain function and improving memory by 25%. This is due to the high amount of vitamins B1, B6, B12, good fats and the phenolic compounds they contain. At the same time, it reduces the chances of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, neurological disorders and strokes.
2) It contributes to boosting the nervous system, brain function and improving memory by 25%. This is due to the high amount of vitamins B1, B6, B12, good fats and the phenolic compounds they contain. At the same time, it reduces the chances of diseases such as Alzheimer’s, neurological disorders and strokes.
3) They have significant anti-cancer effects. The antioxidants that contained in olive oil and olives, especially in black olives, and the polyphenol hydroxyrosol destroys cancer cells, reduces the effects of tumors and inhibits their multiplication
4) They are an important “enemy” of cholesterol. Researches have shown that their daily consumption significantly reduces the cholesterol levels of “bad” cholesterol and correspondingly increases “good” cholesterol levels.
4) They are an important “enemy” of cholesterol. Researches have shown that their daily consumption significantly reduces the cholesterol levels of “bad” cholesterol and correspondingly increases “good” cholesterol levels.
5) They reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease due to the phenols hydroxytyrosol and tyrosol which have cardioprotective action, oleic acid and the containing of antioxidants, which reduce the damages of the human body cells.
6) Olives and olive oil are an important source of iron (e.g. one cup of olives has 4.4 mg) which contributes to the good functioning of the blood and is very good for the diet of people with anaemia and iron deficiency.
6) Olives and olive oil are an important source of iron (e.g. one cup of olives has 4.4 mg) which contributes to the good functioning of the blood and is very good for the diet of people with anaemia and iron deficiency.
7) Clinical data has shown that the nutrients of olives and virgin olive oil reduce the risk of blood pressure fluctuations
8) They contribute to good eye health due to the high levels of vitamin A’ that they contain.
8) They contribute to good eye health due to the high levels of vitamin A’ that they contain.
9) They keep the good health of the skin and hair. The high amount of vitamin E’ helps to regenerate skin cells, thus protecting against premature aging and wrinkles by 20% and cures skin problems such as eczema. At the same time, the natural juice of the olive tree, olive oil, helps to improve the smoothness and limiting the dryness of the skin and scalp.
10) Olive oil helps burns and injuries heal faster. Its nutrients inhibit wound infection and soothe the skin in cases of inflammation.
10) Olive oil helps burns and injuries heal faster. Its nutrients inhibit wound infection and soothe the skin in cases of inflammation.
