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All About Olives
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Yes, Olives count as part of your 5 to 9 requirement of fruits & veggies.  The oil they contain a healthy kind.  Kids usually like them.  You can sneak some into many of your favorite recipes.  According to About.com, "Olives are great source of healthy fats and lutein. 10 large olives would contain about 200 calories."  Lutein helps protect vision, as well as acting against heart and circulation diseases. From The World's Healthiest Foods: "Olives are concentrated in monounsaturated fats and a good source of vitamin E."

Olives: How Healthy are They? Which Olives are Best? by www.SixWise.com  "...the humble olive is often passed up (often because they've unfairly gotten a bad rap for being high in fat). However, olives are actually a very healthy fruit, one that's been lending superb nutrition to mankind for centuries. So there's no need to pass up that tempting olive bar at the market any longer -- olives are good for you!"  ...More >>>

Descriptions, health benefits, history of olives, and more, from the George Mateljan Foundation at The World's Healthiest Foods.  Complete nutritional profile.

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