PantryPic #130: Olives

Organic Olives.
-Loaded with antioxidants such as Vitamin E, Zinc, and Selenium.
-Can aid in prevention of heart disease, stroke, cancer, osteoporosis, diabetes, DNA damage, digestive issues, and immune problems.
-Healthy fats help to lower inflammation to improve overall health and lessen pain.
-Oleuropein (only found in olives) decreases the oxidation of LDL cholesterol, protecting your cells from damage.
-Olives can naturally improve gut health by producing vitamins and antibacterial chemicals in the body.
-Greek Kalamata Olives tend to be most popular and are cured in a red-wine vinegar brine.
-Green Olives are picked before they are ripe and contain the highest polyphenol (antioxidant) content.

-Use this healthy-fat fruit (drupe) to top your Salads and help absorb all those fat-soluable vitamins (A,D,E,&K).
-Can add some chopped black olives to your Hummus Recipe.
-Add Olives to your pasta (alternative) dishes and homemade Pizzas!

Olives - Bar
Mix up your Olives and Nutrients by purchasing from an Olive Bar at your Grocery Store (seek out Organic Olives when possible).
Kale, Spinach, Goat Feta, Pumpkin Seeds, & Olives
Spinach, Kale, Goat Feta, Pumpkin Seeds, & Olives
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Add Olives to your Homemade Hummus (click for recipe).
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Guilt-Free Pizza (click for recipe).