Health Benefits of Olives

Health Benefits of Olives 

Improve Memory 
Olives contain polyphenols, natural chemicals that reduce oxidative stress in the brain.

Dan power 
One cup of olives contain 4.4 mg of iron. Iron helps in the synthesis of carnitine, an amino acid that converts fat into energy. Besides iron raises the hemoglobin in the blood.

They reduce wrinkles 
Eating olives improves the appearance of wrinkles by 20% and containing oleic acid, which keeps the skin smooth and healthy. Furthermore, olives contain vitamin E, an excellent antioxidant for 
skin health.

Control appetite 
Ingesting 10 olives before meals reduces appetite by 22% according to studies in Italy. Monounsaturated fatty acids containing olives make for slower digestion and stimulate the hormone cholecystokinin, a hormone that sends messages to the 

Brain satiety.
Furthermore, these acids also stimulate the production of adiponectin, a fat-burning chemical for five hours after ingestion.