The expert told about the useful properties of olives

When choosing olives, you should carefully inspect the packaging for defects and make sure it is airtight, as well as pay attention to the composition: it is better if it contains a minimum amount of preservatives and additives. Olives should have a uniform color. Acting Dean of the Faculty of Natural Sciences of the State University of Education, biologist Irina Lyalina told Izvestia about the useful properties of olives.

"Olives are quite nutritious. Their caloric content is about 115-145 kcal per 100 g (depends on the variety and method of preparation). There are proteins - about 0.8 g, fats - 10-15 g (mostly monounsaturated, useful for the heart), carbohydrates - 3-4 g, as well as vitamins E, K, iron, copper, calcium, sodium, antioxidants (polyphenols)," Lyalina explained.

According to her, olives are divided by maturity level into green (unripe), black (ripe) and colored (green, painted with black solution).

According to the expert, olives help improve the functioning of the cardiovascular system, increase immune characteristics due to antioxidants, maintain the health of skin and hair (due to the high content of antioxidants and vitamin E). In men, olives help increase testosterone levels and have a favorable effect on the reproductive system, while in women they help in regulating hormonal balance and alleviate PMS and menopause symptoms.

"Olives can be used as medicine: they reduce the level of "bad" cholesterol, strengthen blood vessels, normalize digestion, slow down the aging process, prevent inflammation. At the same time, it is important to remember that the high salt content in olives is dangerous in hypertension and kidney disease," - summarized Lyalina.

Earlier, on December 21, gastroenterologist, expert of Laboratory "Hemotest" Ekaterina Kashukh told "Izvestia" about the benefits and harms of cold cream. According to her, kolodets is rich in protein - the main building material for cells. It also contains zinc and iron, which are necessary for proper hematopoiesis and immunity support.