1. Olives regulates cholesterol in the blood
2. Olives control blood pressure
3. Olives are a source of dietary fibre as an alternative to fruits and vegetables
4. Olives are a great source of Vitamin A, E and K
5. Olives act as an antioxidant, protecting cells
6. Olives reduce the effects of degenerative diseases like Alzheimer's, benign and malignant tumours, including less serious varicose veins and cavities
7. Olives help prevent blood clots that could lead to a myocardial infarction or deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
8. Olives protect cell membranes against diseases like cancer
9. Olives are a great protection against anaemia
10. Olives enhances fertility and reproductive system
11. Olives play an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system, especially during oxidative stress and chronic viral diseases
12. And just in case these benefits weren’t enough, they are also a great aphrodisiac
13. Olives are nutritious and rich in mineral content as sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and iodine
14. Olives provide essential vitamins and amino acids.
15. Olives contain oleic acid, which has beneficial properties to protect the heart.
16. Olives contain polyphenols, a natural chemical that reduce oxidative stress in the brain. So by eating a daily serving of olives helps improve your memory
17. Just one cup of olives is a great source of iron – 4.4mg.
18. Eating olives can improve the appearance of wrinkles since they contain oleic acid, which keeps skin soft and healthy
19. By eating just a few olives before a meal, you can reduce your appetite. This is because the monounsaturated fatty acids contained in olives slow down the digestion process and stimulate the hormone cholecystokinin, a hormone that sends messages of fullness to the brain
20. Not only does it do that, but it also helps your body to stimulate the production of adiponectin, a chemical that burns fat for up to five hours after ingestion
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