LifestyleOlives: The secret Mediterranean superfood transforming health

Olives: The secret Mediterranean superfood transforming health

Olives, often referred to as the "fruits of longevity," are a treasure trove of vitamins and nutrients. Although not widely known, their regular consumption supports health and boosts metabolism. What exactly do they help with?

Olives are known as "fruits of longevity"
Olives are known as "fruits of longevity"
Images source: © Getty Images | Penpak Ngamsathain

These small fruits are rich in vitamins C, E, and the B group, as well as phosphorus, potassium, and iron. Thanks to provitamin A, olives have a positive effect on hair, skin, and nails.

Health Benefits of Olives

Studies published by Elsevier in 2021 confirm that olives act as a natural painkiller and anti-inflammatory agent. Regular consumption of these fruits strengthens the immune system and helps combat migraines.

Olives are also a source of oleic acid, which reduces the risk of breast cancer. They contain polyphenols, which aid in treating inflammation and lowering bad cholesterol levels. They are rich in fibre, which accelerates metabolism and provides a feeling of fullness.

Black olives contain 130 kcal in 100 grams. Green ones have 115 kcal. It's worth knowing that they differ in taste and texture. However, they have similar nutritional values, despite different calorie counts. Black olives are more delicate, while green ones are more bitter and firm.

Thanks to their properties, olives can also effectively curb cravings for sweet snacks. Including them in your daily diet will ensure much better well-being.

How to Eat Olives?

There are many ways to enjoy olives. They can be a tasty snack or added to salads, pasta, pizza, or meat dishes. In Mediterranean cuisine, they are often used as an important ingredient in various dishes, with their flavour enhanced by marinating in olive oil with herbs.

Tapenade is one of the most popular dishes where olives play a leading role. This simple yet flavourful spread combines black olives, capers, anchovies, and Provençal herbs. Preparing it is easy and quick. Simply blend the ingredients into a smooth paste and season to taste. Fresh baguettes or other crunchy bread are best for serving.

Related content

We value your privacy

Daily Wrap is a part of Wirtualna Polska media company. Click "I ACCEPT AND GO TO THE WEBSITE" to give your consent to the use of automated technologies to collect and use data on the Internet, and to the processing of your personal data by Wirtualna Polska, IAB Trusted Partners (878 partners) and other Trusted Partners (404 partners), and to our sharing with the aforementioned Trusted Partners of the identifiers assigned to you for marketing purposes (including for automated matching of advertisements to your interests and for measuring their effectiveness) and for other purposes that we specify below. You can also make decisions about permissions in the Advanced settings.


Based on your consent, Wirtualna Polska, IAB Trusted Partners and other Trusted Partners will process your personal data collected on the Internet (including on e-commerce partners' websites), including through forms, such as IP addresses, your device identifiers and cookie identifiers, and other identifiers assigned to you and information about your activity on the Internet. The data will be processed for the following purpose: to store or access information on a device, use limited data to select advertising, create profiles for personalized advertising, use profiles to select personalized advertising, create profiles related to personalize content, use profiles to select personalized content, measure advertising performance, measure content performance, understand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sources, develop and improve services, use limited data to select content.


Within the framework of its functions and special functions, Wirtualna Polska may take the following actions:

  1. Match and combine data from other data sources
  2. Link different devices
  3. Identify devices based on information transmitted automatically
  4. Actively scan device characteristics for identification

The purposes of processing of your data by IAB Trusted Partners and other Trusted Partners are as follows:

  1. Store and/or access information on a device
  2. Use limited data to select advertising
  3. Create profiles for personalised advertising
  4. Use profiles to select personalised advertising
  5. Create profiles to personalise content
  6. Use profiles to select personalised content
  7. Measure advertising performance
  8. Measure content performance
  9. Understand audiences through statistics or combinations of data from different sources
  10. Develop and improve services
  11. Use limited data to select content
  12. Ensure security, prevent and detect fraud, and fix errors
  13. Deliver and present advertising and content
  14. Save and communicate privacy choices

Within the framework of the functions and special functions, our IAB Trusted Partners and Trusted Partners may take the following actions:

  1. Match and combine data from other data sources
  2. Link different devices
  3. Identify devices based on information transmitted automatically
  4. Actively scan device characteristics for identification

In order to take the above action, our IAB Trusted Partners and other Trusted Partners also need your consent, which you can give by clicking "I ACCEPT AND GO TO THE WEBSITE" or make a decision regarding the consent in Advanced settings.


The purposes of processing your data without a need to obtain your consent based on the legitimate interest of Wirtualna Polska and IAB Trusted Partners are stated, and the option to object to the processing, is available in Advanced settings.


The purposes, special purposes, features and special features of the data processing are described in detail in the Advanced Settings.


Here you can find the websites of our e-commerce partners, from which we may process your personal data on the basis of your consent.


The consent is voluntary and you can withdraw it at any time after reopening the settings window by clicking on the "Privacy Settings" link located in the footer of each website.


Please note that by giving your consent, your data may be transferred to our Trusted Partners in third countries, i.e. countries outside the European Economic Area.


You have the right to request access, rectification, deletion, restriction, transfer of data processing, file an objection, file a complaint with the regulatory authority under the terms of the Privacy Policy.


To change your privacy preferences, you can click on the Advanced Settings or "Privacy Settings" link located in the footer of each website where you can provide or withdraw consent or otherwise manage your choices. Detailed information about the processing of your personal data can be found in the privacy policy.