Maintaining a healthy lifestyle includes a variety of commitments, from exercising to eating right. However, serving up healthy meals doesn't have to be boring.
From earthy and nutty black ripe olives to rich and fruity kalamata olives, olives can add a hearty and flavorful punch to just about any dish, including soups, salads and main courses.
Olives are rich in a fatty acid called oleic acid, which has been proven to help lower cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular disease, according to a study published in the BMJ, a medical journal. Olives are cholesterol-free, high in "good fats" and low in carbohydrates, making them an ideal ingredient for keto, Mediterranean and paleo diets and recipes.
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