Kalamon olives

Kalamon olives are the new superfood according to “Medicinal Research Reviews”

In fact, Kalamon olives have played an important role in our diet and nutrition for thousands of years. Grown under the bright Greek sun, olive trees here have larger leaves than other types of olive trees both in the rest of the country and worldwide, and thus absorb more sunlight. The cherry-sized fruit – yes, the olive is a fruit – used by the Greeks for thousands of years, not only tastes incredible but is home to many nutritional benefits. Doctors and dietitians consider the olive to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet and that’s because it’s rich in sodium, healthy fats and contains natural antioxidants.

Kalamon olives contain a variety of health-promoting vitamins and minerals and are rich in iron and vitamin A. Frequent consumption can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease and many types of cancer, reports greekcitytimes.com. The first cultivation of olive trees was probably five thousand years ago. Although they are known as “Greek black olives”, they are actually dark purple and, compared to green and black olives, are larger and have a chubby, elongated shape.

Growers pick the olives by hand to prevent them from turning black. After harvesting, some are processed to produce olive oil, while others are processed to produce olive oil for use in the olive grove.

See the most important benefits of olives:

• They eliminate excess cholesterol in the blood.
• They reduce fluctuations in blood pressure.
• They are an excellent source of dietary fiber, as an alternative to fruits and vegetables.
• They are a very good source of vitamin E.
• They act as an antioxidant, protecting cells.
• They reduce the effects of degenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease, benign and malignant tumors, including phlebitis.
• They help prevent blood clots that could lead to myocardial infarction or deep vein thrombosis.
• They protect cell membranes against diseases such as cancer.
• Protect against anemia (iron deficiency).
• They enhance fertility and the reproductive system.
• They play an important role in maintaining a healthy immune system, especially during oxidative stress and chronic viral diseases.
• Olives are also proven to be an aphrodisiac food!
• They are nutritious and rich in mineral content such as sodium, potassium, magnesium, iron, phosphorus and iodine.
• They provide essential vitamins and amino acids.
• They contain oleic acid, which has beneficial properties for the protection of the heart.
• They contain polyphenols, a natural chemical that reduces oxidative stress in the brain. So, by eating a portion of olives daily, you will have an improvement in your memory of up to 25%.
• Just one cup of olives is a great source of iron (4.4 mg).
• Eating olives can improve the appearance of wrinkles by 20% since they contain oleic acid, which keeps the skin soft and healthy.
• By eating just 10 olives before a meal, you can reduce your appetite by up to 20%. This is because the monounsaturated fatty acids in olives slow down the digestion process and boost cholecystokinin, a hormone that sends fullness messages to the brain.
• They also help your body to increase the production of adiponectin, a chemical that burns fat for up to five hours after consumption.