While often mistaken as vegetables, olives are fruits with a bevy of health benefits, including the following:
Olives are rich in Vitamin E, a potent antioxidant that prevents free radicals from damaging healthy cells.
Olives are a good source of iron, which helps in the production of healthy red blood cells.
Olives are, of course, the source of olive oil, one of the healthiest fats that can be consumed. Despite its being fatty oil, it is not the unhealthy type of fat and is, in fact, very helpful in preventing heart disease.
Olives are a good source of dietary fiber, aiding in good digestion and digestive tract cleansing.
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