Olives brought to the market with water in the pocket Usually everyone eats olives with pulses or pickles. But the nutritional value of raw olives is much higher. If you eat olives every day, your health will be better and your immunity will also increase.
Olive peel contains a lot of fiber. This fiber helps in digestion of regular food. As well as helping to reduce the risk of cancer of the stomach, small intestine, colon and colon. Studies have shown that its oil is also very healthy.
Nutritional value of olives: For every 100 grams of olives, food energy is 60 kcal, 9.6 sugars, 59 mg calcium, 13 mg vitamin-C.
Let's take a look at some of the benefits of olives.
Cardiovascular care: The risk of heart attack is higher when the levels of free radicals and cholesterol in the blood of a person increase. Olive oil reduces the risk of heart attack. The antioxidant in olives lowers blood cholesterol levels. This reduces the risk of heart disease.
Cancer prevention: Black olives are a great source of vitamin-E. Which destroys free radicals. As a result body weight is under control. Vitamin E in olives prevents abnormal cell formation. This reduces the risk of cancer.
Skin and hair care: Black olive oil contains fatty acids and antioxidants, which work in skin and hair care. Applying olive oil to the hair follicles strengthens the hair follicles. This eliminates the problem of hair loss. Vitamin E in olives brings smoothness to the skin. In addition, olives also protect against skin cancer. Olives also prevent damage to the skin caused by the sun's ultraviolet rays.
Prevents bone loss: Olive monounsaturated fat contains anti-inflammatory ingredients. Many people have bone loss due to age. Olive oil prevents bone loss.
Helps in digestion: Regular consumption of olives reduces gastric and ulcers. Metabolism is just right.
Meets Iron Deficiency: Black olives are a great source of iron. Red blood cells carry oxygen. But when there is a lack of iron in the body, there is a lack of oxygen. As a result, the body becomes weak. Iron keeps the body's enzymes strong.
Eye Care: Vitamin A is found in olives. Vitamin A is good for the eyes. Olives are a medicine for those whose eyes are sensitive to light and darkness. In addition, it eliminates the problem of bacterial attack, eye swelling, and infection of the eyelids.
Prevents gallstones: Regularly eating olives helps the gallbladder to function properly. The tendency to have gallstones is reduced.
Boosts immunity: Olives are a natural antioxidant. It contains a lot of vitamin C. Colds, fevers, etc. stay away. Increases immunity.
Controls Diabetes: Olives help control blood sugar. As a result, diabetes is also under control.
Author, Chief Nutrition Officer
Chittagong Diabetic General Hospita
