Olives are one of the oldest foods known to man, dating back some 8,000 years in the Mediterranean region. The olive tree was valued as a symbol of peace and happiness, while olives were used as food and a source of oil.
Today everyone knows how good olive oil is for health, but 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!
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