For the Love of Organics: Are You Seeking a Committed Relationship with Good Nutrition? Must Love Olives!
Olives and extra-virgin olive oil might be on your radar because of their monounsaturated fat content and prevalence in the Mediterranean Diet, which is an essential part of their nutritional charm.1 Here’s another reason you should lock this relationship down—olives are brimming with phenolic compounds containing potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.2 One of the most abundant is hydroxytyrosol, a powerful protector against LDL cholesterol oxidation.3 Why does it matter?