Green olives bad for you?!
i LOVE green olives from the jar. and i LOVE PICKLES..
i swear i can sit and eat a whole friggin jar of green olives by myself.
i know the sodium is probably bad,.. but other than that. i wanna know how bad they actually are.
or if they're good for you..
of course i dont sit and eat the whole jar at once.. but i could if i didnt feel guilty.
anyone have any info about eating too many olives?
Answers: i have weird tastebuds...
i LOVE green olives from the jar. and i LOVE PICKLES..
i swear i can sit and eat a whole friggin jar of green olives by myself.
i know the sodium is probably bad,.. but other than that. i wanna know how bad they actually are.
or if they're good for you..
of course i dont sit and eat the whole jar at once.. but i could if i didnt feel guilty.
anyone have any info about eating too many olives?
Other than too much sodium, as you have already pointed out . . . nothing bad, except maybe too much fat.
Not only is olive oil not saturated, it's one of the few sources of monounsaturated fat. Best kind for you! :o)
If you're slender, no worries. If chubby, restrain yourself a little. 1/2 a jar only! :o)
Eww, olives. Yuck.
I'm with you there I love them too!!! there OKAY for you
along with sodium if you check the nutrition label you will find that they also contain saturated fat which is not good for you.
Olives delay the effects if ageing and also protect against rheumatoid arthritis. Olives are also linked to a reduced
breast cancer risk.
How much olives should you eat?
Olives have a high salt content, therefore people with high blood pressure should not eat too many. Olive oil can be used as a dressing and in cooking. It is also high in calories.
Raw olives do not taste pleasant and are usually pickled or marinated in salt or oil. Extra virgin olive oil is richest in phenolic compounds.
Nutritional values of olives
Calories 103
Fibre 2,9g
Vitamin E 2mg
Per 100g
Moderation in all things..
Olives are one of the oldest foods known to man, dating back some 8,000 years in the Mediterranean region. The olive tree was valued as a symbol of peace and happiness, while olives were used as food and a source of oil.
Olive soup is a good remedy for a sore throat, according to traditional Chinese medicine (it's also the only time olives are used in Chinese cuisine).
Today everyone knows how good olive oil is for health, but the humble olive is often passed up (often because they've unfairly gotten a bad rap for being high in fat). However, olives are actually a very healthy fruit, one that's been lending superb nutrition to mankind for centuries. So there's no need to pass up that tempting olive bar at the market any longer -- olives are good for you!
Read up..
TOO MUCH of anything is not good for you.
Green olives are an excellent source of vitamin E oil. So there's a benefit to that. A few (5) per day are okay - but don't overindulge.
Like you said, the sodium content in not good for you, it's not going to help your blood pressure.
I love them too. I don't think they are bad for you. They do have alot of sodium though, so you might need to watch that.