Finding fresh olives in stores is not an easy task. But there is a huge variety of canned olives, both olives and what are called olives.
What are their compositions, are they beneficial, what negative qualities do they have? This is discussed in the article.
The product, its composition and benefits
Olives are the fruits of the olive tree. They have a characteristic greenish tint. When very ripe, they can acquire a chestnut, purple, and reddish tone, but are never black.
Olives and black olives are the same product, the only difference being that the former have a preservative added during production to ensure maximum ripeness.
Olives have a very impressive composition, rich in minerals, vitamins, fatty acids, tannins. Most of the benefits are preserved after the preservation process. At the same time, the product is quite high in calories.
100 g contains almost 150 kcal, which are provided by fatty acids. But the glycemic index is 15 units.
The presence of olives in the human diet provides:
- prevention of urolithiasis, assistance in removing sand;
- easier bowel movements, prevention of hemorrhoids and relief from the condition;
- activation of the brain, normalization of the central nervous system, improvement of concentration, memory, coordination, sleep, and performance;
- normalization of the condition of blood vessels and the heart, control of blood pressure due to the high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids;
- stabilization of cholesterol and glucose levels, the possibility for people with diabetes to eat olives that were not preserved with sugar;
- control of thyroid function, assistance in the production of hormones, especially in women during menopause;
- combating constipation, preventing intoxication of the body due to the problem.
The rich composition of olives allowed scientists to look at them as a way to fight cancer. Today, active research is being conducted in this area. The first tests show that regular inclusion of olives in the diet prevents the development of oncology in women by 3 times.
Olives and their harm to the body
Since olives are an imported product, they undergo mandatory preservation. Salt, sugar and other substances can negatively affect a person's condition. It is believed that you can eat no more than 7 fruits per day.
The high calorie content of the product can have a negative effect on weight loss, since salt and sugar only increase the feeling of hunger.
Olives treated with iron gluconate can be especially dangerous. They should be completely excluded from the diet in situations such as:
- individual intolerance;
- diabetes mellitus;
- pregnancy and lactation;
- urolithiasis;
- cystitis, pancreatitis and gastritis.
Canned olives are a way to provide the body with access to a high concentration of vitamins and minerals, fatty acids. But they, like any other product, have contraindications and restrictions in daily consumption.
