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Pitted Green Or Kalamata Olives

Pitted green or Kalamata olives are cured olive fruits commonly eaten as a savory snack or ingredient. They provide mostly monounsaturated fat and are often high in sodium due to brining or curing.

Beneficial properties

rich in monounsaturated fats contains antioxidant compounds low in carbohydrates source of vitamin E contains polyphenols

Nutritional highlights

Olives provide monounsaturated fat, vitamin E, copper, and small amounts of iron and fiber, but cured olives are typically high in sodium.

Caution. Often very high in sodium, which may be a concern for people with hypertension or those on sodium-restricted diets.

Conditions it helps with

Heart Disease
Includes: Heart Disease (Cardiomyopathy)
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High Blood Pressure
Includes: High Blood Pressure / Hypertension
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