Table olives are a natural food full of benefits for our health and recommended by specialists for their nutritional properties. Olives are part of our cuisine and our culture and they are the favorite appetizer of Spanish people for its great flavor and its multiple combinations.

Although until a few years ago, olives were prohibited in diets of people who wanted to lose weight, the latest studies recommend eating them habitually since it is a complete food and full of nutritious benefits. Olives contain essential oils omega-3 and omega-6, beneficial and necessary for the organism; they are a natural source of vitamins A and C, essential for our defenses; the contribution of thiamin is necessary for the proper functioning of the nervous system; and the mineral contribution (iron and sodium) help to balance our body levels. In addition, olives give us an extra fiber, ideal to purify our body.

Table olives are a source of benefits for our health, highlighting their power to prevent heart disease and their positive impact on the circulatory system. They are undoubtedly a natural regulator of cholesterol thanks to their contribution of unsaturated fats. Their contribution of iron make them recommendable for people with anemia.

Can I take olives if I am on a diet? As we said at the beginning, until recently this food was discouraged in diets to lose weight, but the latest studies contradict these beliefs and indicate that they are ideal as a satisfying food to calm the appetite in a healthy and tasty way. Its fiber content encourages adding them to our diet.

Table olives, like most healthy foods, may be eaten regularly but without excess, and the daily recommendation for an adult is 25 gr. of table olives a day, that is, about 7 units. Olives are a source of health, and from Aceitunas Montegil we offer you a range of flavors and combinations so you can enjoy them as you like them ... and now you know that they are a food full of benefits that will help you stay healthy.