Vitamins and Minerals
Olive contains Vitamin E, iron, copper, anti-oxidants, and calcium.
Essential to (Body parts/Functions)
Olive lowers the high blood pressure and blood sugar level which helps to improve heart health. It helps you to enhance bone health and prevent disorders like osteoporosis. It also prevents bone loss or fracture. Olive contains a high amount of anti-oxidants which helps to fight against cancer by inhibiting the growth of free radicals. Olive is also beneficial for liver health.
Origin and Usage
Olive was dfdgated from Asa Minor. It belongs to the family olives. They are incredibly bitter in raw form but after they are preserved in salt or brine. It has a small size, and sweet to mild taste. It is mostly used in salad dressings, vegetables, in making pasta and bean dishes. It is also used with grilled fish.
Varieties and types
There are almost 500 varieties available of olive.
Production
Spain, Italy, Turkey, and Greece are the major producer of Olive.