All Fruits A-Z
all about fruits about fruitsinfo fruits facts Garderners Community contact fruitsinfo fruit kids

Fruits  Fruits Nutrition Values  Olive Health Benefits And Nutrition Values

Olive Health Benefits And Nutrition Values

The olive is the fruit belongs to olive tree or "oliver". It is considered as the important food crop in Italy, Spain and especially in Greece among other countries around the Mediterranean.This fruit is naturally very bitter, but after a long time in salt, it becomes a tasty and healthy food . Olive oil is the juice made by crushing olives. In Roman,the olive branches are used as a symbol of peace . In Christianity, too, it is seen as a symbol of peace, because according to the Bible, a dove brought an olive branch to Noah to show that the flood was over.
Olive
Minerals:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
Calcium
7.3mg
1%
Iron
0.3mg
2%
Magnesium
0.3mg
0%
Phosphorus
0.2mg
0%
Potassium
0.7mg
0%
Sodium
71.9mg
3%
Zinc
0.0mg
0%
Copper
0.0mg
1%
Manganese
0.0mg
0%
Selenium
0.1mcg
0%
Fluoride
~
Calorie Information:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
TotalCalories
9.5(39.8 kJ)
0%
Carbs
1.9(8.0 kJ)
 
Fat
7.4(31.0 kJ)
 
Protein
0.2(0.8 kJ)
 
Alcohol
0.0(0.0 kJ)
 
Protein & Amino Acids:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
Protein
1.5g
3%
Fat & Fatty Acid
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
Fat
0.9g
1%
Saturated Fat
0.1g
0%
Monounsaturated fat
0.7g
Polysaturated Fat
0.1g
trans fatty acids
~
transmonoenoicfattyacids
~
trans-polyenoicfattyacids
~
Omega-3 fatty acids
5.3mg
Omega-6 fatty acids
69.9mg
Vitamins:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
Vitamin A
33.3IU
1%
Vitamin B6
60.0mg
0%
Vitamin B12
120.0 mcg
0%
Vitamin C
0.1mg
0%
`Vitamin D
~
~
Vitamin D3
0.0mg
Vitamin E
0.1mg
1%
Vitamin K
0.1mg
0%
Thiamin
0.0 mg
0%
Riboflavin
0.0mg
0%
Niacin
0.0mg
0%
Pantothenic
0.0mg
0%
Choline
8.9 mg
Betaine
0.8mg
Folate
~
Carbohydrates:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
carbohydrates
0.5g
0%
Dietary Fiber
0.3g
1%
Starch
~
Sugars
0.0g
Sterols:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
Cholesterol
0.1g
0%
Phytosterols
~
~
Others:
Nutrients
Amounts/SelectedServing
DV%
Alcohol
0.0g
Water
6.6g
Ash
0.2g
Caffeine
0.0mg
Theobromine
0.0mg
PERSON WHOM MAY CONSUME OLIVE
  • CANCER

  • The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of olives make them for protection against cancer because chronic oxidative stress and chronic inflammation can be key factors in the development of cancer. If our cells get overwhelmed by oxidative stress and chronic inflammation, risk of cell cancer is increased. Olives can help us avoid this dangerous combination of chronic oxidative stress and chronic inflammation.

    Breast cancer can be treated using triterpene phytonutrients in olives, including erythrodiol, uvaol and oleanolic acid. These olive phytonutrients have been shown to help interrupt the life cycle of breast cancer cells. Interruption of cell cycles has also been shown in the case of gastric cancer.

    Antioxidant phytonutrients in olives may have a special ability to protect DNA (deoxyribonucleic acids) from oxygen damage. DNA protection from unwanted oxidative stress means better cell function in wide variety of ways and provides cells with decreased risk of cancer development.

  • CARDIOVASCULAR

  • One of the best ways to avoid oxidative stress is to consume a diet that is rich in antioxidant nutrients. The second of these circumstances is ongoing (chronic) and undesirable low-level inflammation. Undesirable and chronic inflammation can result from a variety of factors, including unbalanced metabolism, lifestyle, unwanted exposure to environmental contaminants, and other factors. One of the best ways to help avoid chronic and unwanted inflammation is to consume a diet that is rich in anti-inflammatory nutrients. Few foods are as rich in these compounds as extra virgin olive oil to cure cardiovascular system.

  • DIGESTION

  • Many of these anti-cancer effects in the digestive tract were believed to depend on the polyphenols in olive oil and their antioxidant plus anti-inflammatory properties continues to be a focus in research on prevention of digestive tract cancers. Numerous polyphenols in olive oil slows the growth of unwanted bacteria, including bacteria commonly responsible for digestive tract infections.

  • BONE HEALTH

  • Bone health is a promising area of olive oil research. Better blood levels of calcium have been repeatedly associated with olive oil intake. Olive oil may eventually prove to have special bone benefits for post-menopausal women, who had been fed olive oil after having their ovaries.

  • OSTEOPOROSIS

  • A high consumption of olive oil appears to improve bone mineralization and calcification. It helps in calcium absorption and plays a vital role in aiding sufferers and in preventing the onset of Osteoporosis.

  • STROKE

  • Individuals who consume olive oil daily may be able to protect themselves from stroke.The “intensive” users of olive oil, those that used for both cooking and dressings had a 41 percent lower risk of stroke compared to those that did not use olive oil at all. By intake of this fruit provides much effective in reduction of stroke.

  • RHEUMATOID ARTHRITIS

  • People who had the lowest lifetime consumption of extra olive oil had two and a half times greater probability of developing rheumatoid arthritis than those with the highest lifetime consumption. If somebody suffers from rheumatoid arthritis, you must be familiar with the pain and inconvenience it can cause. Adding olive oil to your diet could help you protect yourself against rheumatoid arthritis.

  • AGING

  • Diets that are deficient in vitamin E accelerate the breakdown of certain fatty acids, leads to aging. The vitamin E content in olive oil is thought to provide a defence against such effects, and thus help to maintain mental faculties and muscular control longer and better. The vitamin A helps prevent and minimise the development of skin wrinkles.

PERSON WHOM MAY NOT CONSUME OLIVE
  • HYPOGLYCEMIA

  • Taking olive leaf may result in hypoglycemia or hypotension.




Strawberry is not a berry
Orangutans love mangoes
Apples have 25% air
Tomato is a fruit!
Banana-a cure for heartburn
200 seeds
Pumpkins and avocados are fruits
Dark green vegetables are more Vitamin C rich
Banana is not a fruit in reality.
Bananas are easily digestible
Cockroach repellent fruit
An apple tree can produce 400 apples a year
Bilberries improve night vision
Cherry seeds believed to have satanic power
Watermelon used to carry water
Worlds favorite fruit
Strawberries and cashews have seeds outside them
Kiwi is rich in Vitamin C
Oranges help fight anti-aging
Eating fruits avoids miscarriage
Eating fruits reduce the risk of diseases
Lemon is a good source of Vitamin C-Prevents Scurvy
7000 apples
Grapes do not ripen once plucked
Banana slip accidents in Britain
Quick ripening
 Lemons kill bacteria
Pear-wood is hard
Banana-the 1st fruit on earth
Apple stuck in Adam's throat
Cabbage-a water vegetable
Banana ripens quickly in brown paper bag
Peanut is the main Main component of nitroglycerine
Leaves of raspberry help to regulate menstrual cycles
Lime oil is useful to cool fevers
Durian is one of the world's biggest fruit
Avocado leaves are harmful to animals
Dried fruits contain more calories than fresh fruits
An apple is a very refreshing tonic for oily skin
Eating fresh figs during pregnancy helps from prolonged labor
Gibbons prefer to eat fruits twice a day
avocados are the world’s most nutritious fruit
Eating grapefruit protect from diabetes
Babaco is gorgeous torpedo shaped fruit
Sapodilla is a uniquely tasted fruit
Bilimbi fruit is more effective for several human ailments
Chempedak fruit is really not too big
Damson fruit is more effective to create fruit paste or cheese
The name pine-apple was the original name for a pine cone
Pineapples used in blood tests
Kiwis were once known as Chinese gooseberries
Eating an apple is a more reliable method of staying awake
Pineapples are berries, just like strawberries and blueberries
A half-cup of figs has as much calcium as a half-cup of milk
There are over 200 different known species of raspberries
There are seven varieties of avocados grown commercially in Texas
Blackberry juice was used to dye cloth navy blue and indigo
Black currant juice can be used to soothe sore throats and colds
Delicious oranges in the world are grown in Florida
Eggplants are actually fruits
An avocado is a fruit and not a vegetable!
Avocado has more fat content than any other fruit.
A single fruit is about 125 grams on average;
Bananas are allergic for some people.
Bilberry contains nutrients that are good for eyes.
Cherimoya seeds are poisonous
Clementines are popular in the winter months.
A durian is a large fruit with a powerful smell.
Huckleberries are well liked by lots of mammals
The jambul fruit leaves and bark are used for controlling blood pressure and gingivitis.
Lime oils are often used in perfumes
Lychee seeds are poisonous
Purple Mangosteen has to be grown in temperatures of above 40 °F (4 °C).
Grapes are the fruit of a woody grape vine.
Dirty cantaloupes can spread bacteria.
A watermelon contains 92% water.
Raisins are dried grapes.
Cupuacu pulp is also used in cosmetics products
An orange’s vitamin C content helps fight back assaults
Strawberries are the only fruit
A cucumber is a fruit
Grapefruit can actually react negatively
Red fruits help keep your heart strong.
Orange fruits help keep your eyes healthy.
Yellow fruits help keep you from getting sick.
Green fruits help make your bones and teeth strong.
Blue and purple fruits help your memory.

Special fruits for this week

Figs

 

Figs

Figs are good for those with diabetes, breast cancer and also great for post-menopausal women.  (Read more)

Jackfruit Jackfruit

The flesh of the jackfruit is starchy and fibrous, and is a source of dietary fibre. The flavour is similar to a tart banana.   (Read more)

Papaya

Papaya

Papaya flesh is an orange color with either yellow or pink hues.   (Read more)


 
 

What season does a mango cultivate best in?

  Winter
  Summer
  Spring
  Autumn

 
About us | Contact us | Whole Fruits | Lists Of Fruits | Fruits Classification | Seasonal Fruits | Storage of Fruits | Fruits Nutrition | Fruit Recipes | Uses of fruits | Fruits Carving | Types of Fruits | Fresh Fruits Beauty Tips | Fruits Gallery | Fruits Glossary | Fruits Quiz | Processed Products Of Fruits | Links | Tell a Friend | Sitemap | Sitemap-XML

Powered by Contempo technologies pvt ltd

Copyright © Fruitsinfo 2004-2012 - All rights reserved - Car Transport