OLIVES

Olives are a healthy fruit to add to your meals, whether you


 prefer them green or black. For the Greeks, they represent 


nobility and peace but more than that they know the


 wonders


 it does for your health. Olive oil helps keep cholesterol


 levels 


in check and controls the blood sugar. It is one of the 


easiest


 to digest as it is monounsaturated. Drizzle some on top of a

vegetable salad or dip a slice of whole-grain bread in some


 and eat as a snack. Olive oil can also be added to spicy 


dishes and acidic food items. Try adding them when making 


sauces and dressings. Make a mix of olive oil with onions


, herbs (oregano, thyme etc) and garlic for pasta sauces.


 Use olive oil to marinate your meat dishes as this allows


 better penetration ofthe flavour into the food. For sautéing


 or frying, it’s best to use a combination of extra virgin and 


regular olive oil. Add flavour to olive oil by infusing the oil 


with sprigs of dried herbs. It’s best stored in a dark cool 


spot and in a tightly covered container. Keeping olive oil in 


the refrigerator, can make it turn thick. Table olives can 


eaten in the pickled form or stuffed with pimentos or even 


just plain. While they can be used in anything from baked


 dishes to martinis, they also make a healthy snack eaten on 


their own.


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