An Anti-Aging Boost

          It has been well documented that olive oil is good for you.  But perhaps not as well known is the fact that olives themselves provide the same benefits, but with the extra support of phytosterois, lutein and Vitamins A & E for an added anti-aging boost.



     The fatty nature of olives makes them a fantastic carrier of the fat soluble nutrients that are so important for forming and protecting every single cell membrane in the body.  They greatly reduce the formation of wrinkles, increase bone strength and enhance brain clarity.  The valuable oil in olives transports these nutrients through the digestive system, permitting them to be absorbed and used wherever needed.   Taken together, the monounsaturated fats, omega-6 fatty acids, vitamins and carotenoids in olives provide significant support for all-round heart health.  But there is a downside to all those benefits. Olives also contain a high amount of sodium.  Potassium from other foods need to be a part of a healthy diet to maintain a recommended blood pressure.

     Olives come in a wide range of varieties, far more than just the familiar black and green that are prevalent at grocery stores.  Sample some different types and stay young!