Health Benefits of Olives
A few months ago we introduced some Olives quick facts.
Now is time to talk about health benefits of olives. Here are some of them.
Cardiovascular Benefits
The antioxidant nutrients in olives impede oxidation of cholesterol, thereby helping to prevent heart disease. Olives do contain fat, but it's the healthy monounsaturated kind, which has been found to shrink the risk of atherosclerosis and increase good cholesterol.
Cancer Prevention
Olives are a great source of vitamin E, which has the brilliant ability to neutralize free radicals in body fat. Studies have shown that a diet supplemented with olive oil leads to a lower risk of colon cancer, almost as low a risk as a diet rich in fish oil. Research on whole olives and cancer has often focused on breast cancer where special attention has been paid to the triterpene phytonutrients in olives. These olive phytonutrients have been shown to help interrupt the life cycle of breast cancer cells.
The antioxidant nutrients in olives impede oxidation of cholesterol, thereby helping to prevent heart disease. Olives do contain fat, but it's the healthy monounsaturated kind, which has been found to shrink the risk of atherosclerosis and increase good cholesterol.
Cancer Prevention
Olives are a great source of vitamin E, which has the brilliant ability to neutralize free radicals in body fat. Studies have shown that a diet supplemented with olive oil leads to a lower risk of colon cancer, almost as low a risk as a diet rich in fish oil. Research on whole olives and cancer has often focused on breast cancer where special attention has been paid to the triterpene phytonutrients in olives. These olive phytonutrients have been shown to help interrupt the life cycle of breast cancer cells.
Skin and Hair Health
Black olives are rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that nourish, hydrate and protect especially vitamin E. Vitamin E has been shown to protect skin from ultraviolet radiation, thus guarding against skin cancer and premature aging.
Black olives are rich in fatty acids and antioxidants that nourish, hydrate and protect especially vitamin E. Vitamin E has been shown to protect skin from ultraviolet radiation, thus guarding against skin cancer and premature aging.
Bone and Connective Tissue
The anti-inflammatory abilities of the monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and polyphenols in olives may also help dull the asperity of asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Most of the suffering in having one of these three bone maladies is brought about by high levels of free radicals. Olive oil also contains a chemical called oleocanthal, which acts as a painkiller.
The anti-inflammatory abilities of the monounsaturated fats, vitamin E and polyphenols in olives may also help dull the asperity of asthma, osteoarthritis, and rheumatoid arthritis. Most of the suffering in having one of these three bone maladies is brought about by high levels of free radicals. Olive oil also contains a chemical called oleocanthal, which acts as a painkiller.
Digestive Tract Health
Frequent consumption of both vitamin E and the monounsaturated fats in olives is associated with lower rates of colon cancer. These nutrients help prevent colon cancer by neutralizing free radicals. Olive oil's protective function also has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis. A cup of black olives also contains 17% of the daily allowance of fiber, which promotes digestive tract health by helping to move food through the system at a healthier pace.
Frequent consumption of both vitamin E and the monounsaturated fats in olives is associated with lower rates of colon cancer. These nutrients help prevent colon cancer by neutralizing free radicals. Olive oil's protective function also has a beneficial effect on ulcers and gastritis. A cup of black olives also contains 17% of the daily allowance of fiber, which promotes digestive tract health by helping to move food through the system at a healthier pace.
Good Source of Iron
Olives are very high in iron. The ability of red blood cells to carry
oxygen throughout the body is due to the presence of iron in the blood.
If we suffer from a lack of iron, our tissues don’t get enough oxygen,
and we may feel cold or weak. To top it all off, the proper function of
the immune system is dependent on sufficient iron.
Eye Health
One
cup of black olives contains ten percent of the daily recommended
allowance of vitamin A which, when converted into the retinal form, is
crucial for healthy eyes. It enables the eye to better distinguish
between light and dark, thereby improving night vision. Furthermore,
Vitamin A is believed effective against cataracts, glaucoma and other age-related ocular diseases.
References:
healthdiaries.com
livestrong.com
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