First a little bit of olive history: 

Green or ripe, olives are a delightful little fruit that was once considered sacred. The Greeks considered it a symbol of goodness and nobility.  Even today the branches of the olive tree are a symbol of peace.  

Although the tree was first grown around the Mediterranean, it is now cultivated in subtropical areas in the United States, Latin America and the Mediterranean. 

There are over 800 million olive trees growing on earth at this moment!  These evergreen trees can attain a great age--some in the eastern Mediterranan are estimated to be over 2,000 years old.

 Health Benefits

A perfect fit for a low carb life-style, olives are loaded with healthy monounsaturates.

The juice of the olive, otherwise known as olive oil, is a delicious source of antioxidants. This oil is monounsaturated, and it has a positive effect on the cholesterol level in our blood streams.

Monounsaturated fats are not considered “essential”, but they should be an important part of our diets. These oils act to keep cholesterol from sticking to our artery walls. 

Not only that, but they help to control blood sugar, a big plus in a controlled carbohydrate diet.  After all, when the blood sugar is under control, so is the insulin.  And, insulin is a huge factor in our bodies’ storing food as fat.

Olives contain substances that are believed to help us to ward off cancer, polyphenols.  Polyphenols give the olive its taste and aroma. One of the polyphenols found in olives is thought to act as an anti-inflammatory.

Good for both body and soul 

Since ancient times, the calming and healing properties of olive and its oil have been recognized.   As a result, the olive branch has long been used as a symbol of peace.

Early Mideastern civilizations believed olives would cure every illness except death. To this day, many drink half a cup of olive oil before breakfast to keep themselves healthy.

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