Message #39380

[mccoy]

Yes, the excessive salt in some olives is a problem.

Otherwise, that's a good source of healthy fats, which means energy. They are monounsaturated fats, which are not detrimental to blood lipids (cholesterol). There are some healthy specific nutrients though, like oleic acid and the olive polyphenols, the secoiridoids specifically. There is a ton of scientific literature on the health benefits of olives and olive oil (EVOO= extra virgin olive oil).