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!

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