Are black olives good for you?

Answer 1

AnswerYes. Olives are because they are concentrated in monounsaturated fats and a good source of vitamin E. Because monounsaturated fats are less easily damaged than polyunsaturated fats, it's good to have some in our cells' outer membranes and other cell structures that contain fats, such as the membranes that surround the cell's DNA and each of its energy-producing mitochondria. The stability of monounsaturated fats translates into a protective effect on the cell that, especially when combined with the antioxidant protection offered by vitamin E, can lower the risk of damage and inflammation. In addition to vitamin E, olives contain a variety of beneficial active phytonutrient compounds including polyphenols and flavonoids, which also appear to have significant anti-inflammatory properties.

Answer 2

Yes and no.

Olives themselves are great and have loads of health benefits - high in antioxidants, protect against Heart disease, promote gastrointestinal health, yada yada.

However, sometimes the treatment and processing of olives to cure them and make them black is not so good. This doesn't seem to be a problem with green & brown olives, kalamata, etc. However some food companies allow acrylamides to enter during the processing, which is not so good. its a probable carginogen and pretty yucky stuff all round, so best avoided.

I try to stick to more natural version of olives, and give the black ones a miss (they also happen to be the least tasty olives). Although they're hard to avoid as they are the cheap ones the pizza companies love spattering around.

Note - dont confuse black olives (which have been chemically treated) with natural brown olives, like Kalamata or Manzanilla, or Mission which is actually pretty black-looking. If the jar is labelled "Black Olives" chances are its the bad sort. At least, this is how I have seen it sold in UK, South Africa & Australia ... maybe the US is different I don't know.

Answer 3

Yes it is an excellent idea to eat olives as they are very healthy and olive oil is much better than sunflower oil

Answer 4

Yes olives are a Great source of vitamin E

Answer 5

Yes. Olives produce an oil that is the best oil to use in cooking.

Answer 6

Access of everything is bad. Too many olives intake might make you sick, but just enough might be good for you. Olive oil is a healthy and useful addition to our diet.

Answer 7

Gaseous extractions from my alimentary canal are facilitated and pleasing to the nose of dogs.

Answer 8

Olive oil