Are olives good for one?

[3NUMBAS]

a good round up essay

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/diet/nutrition/are-olives-good-for-you/
 

 

[Hummin]

Olives is a good supplement 3-4 olives almost every day periodic. 

 

Same for vitamin d and fish oil 

[MarkBR]

All naturally fermented foods (miso, poi, sourdough, tempeh, thua nao, ugba, yoghurt, etc) are good or you (assuming no contamination by bad bacteria (e.g. Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.).  They supply post-biotic chemicals which your body absorbs, & send lots of signals to your brain (via vagus nerve) which affects your physical & mental health.  So naturally fermented Olives are good!

[save the frogs]

Yes, I think olives are healthy. Maybe the sodium is an issue? But with small amounts of olives, maybe not?

 

And since it's hard to know if an olive oil has been tainted / watered down with seed oils, I stopped consuming olive oil and only consume olives now. 

 

https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods/olives#nutrients

 

Olives contain 11–15% fat, 74% percent of which is oleic acid, a type of monounsaturated fatty acid. It is the main component of olive oil. Oleic acid is linked to several health benefits, including decreased inflammation and a reduced risk of heart disease. It may even help fight cancer.

 

Olives are a good source of several vitamins and minerals, some of which are added during processing. 

• Vitamin E. High-fat plant foods usually contain high amounts of this powerful antioxidant.
• Iron. Black olives are a good source of iron, which is important for your red blood cells to transport oxygen 
• Copper. This essential mineral is often lacking in the typical Western diet. Copper deficiency may increase your risk of heart disease 
• Calcium. The most abundant mineral in your body, calcium is essential for bone, muscle, and nerve function. Some methods of olive processing add calcium to the fruit (11).
• Sodium. Most olives contain high amounts of sodium since they’re packaged in brine or saltwater.

[save the frogs]

Thanks for the reminder. I haven't bought olives in a couple of weeks.

 

 

[quake]

Black ones are great on a  pizza. 

[MarkBR]

Agreed.  And tapenade (olive spread) is wonderful.  I prefer Kalamata olives

[MarkBR]

1 hour ago, MarkBR said:

All naturally fermented foods (miso, poi, sourdough, tempeh, thua nao, ugba, yoghurt, etc) are good or you (assuming no contamination by bad bacteria (e.g. Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, etc.).  They supply post-biotic chemicals which your body absorbs, & send lots of signals to your brain (via vagus nerve) which affects your physical & mental health.  So naturally fermented Olives are good!

I forgot to mention vinegar - it has acetic acid which is very good in the gut & impacts kidney stone formation (reduces it).  Naturally fermented is easy to make.

[Hummin]

3 minutes ago, MarkBR said:

I forgot to mention vinegar - it has acetic acid which is very good in the gut & impacts kidney stone formation (reduces it).  Naturally fermented is easy to make.

Everything with care and not to much, and also know vinegear can interact with some medication 

[MarkBR]

Yes, everything in moderation. 

[Presnock]

 For anyone interested, Dr. William Li, a noted Harvard trained heart specialist and food researcher, wrote two best sellers on the value of different foods readily available in Thailand too.  His books tell on what foods are good for different reasons, some to prevent disease, some to control the disease and some to even cure the disease.  His research have provided proof that one's diet is in most causes disease and poor health and therefore how changes can provide one with good health.  The two books are available in Bangkok as I purchased both and have read them and use them regularly as I alter my eating habits.  As he touts the value of different foods, he also provides how the testing was done and where it occurred.  Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil are mentioned many times in the books.   We are lucky to be in Thailand as so many healthy fruits and other foods are readily available at rather cheap prices compared to many countries.  Best of health to all.

[hotsun]

Are olives good for one? I dont know what to tell you OP you think eggs are bad for you. You dont need to eat probably your body can sustain itself watching CNN

[SpaceKadet]

Olive brine is an essential ingredient in Dirty Martini. A small amount of olive brine, plenty of gin, stir it with some ice cubes and add a few olives.

Life's healthy goodness.... yummy.  

[Harrisfan]

6 hours ago, MarkBR said:

Yes, everything in moderation. 

Including women ?

[BangkokHank]

23 hours ago, Presnock said:

 For anyone interested, Dr. William Li, a noted Harvard trained heart specialist and food researcher, wrote two best sellers on the value of different foods readily available in Thailand too.  His books tell on what foods are good for different reasons, some to prevent disease, some to control the disease and some to even cure the disease.  His research have provided proof that one's diet is in most causes disease and poor health and therefore how changes can provide one with good health.  The two books are available in Bangkok as I purchased both and have read them and use them regularly as I alter my eating habits.  As he touts the value of different foods, he also provides how the testing was done and where it occurred.  Olives and Extra Virgin Olive Oil are mentioned many times in the books.   We are lucky to be in Thailand as so many healthy fruits and other foods are readily available at rather cheap prices compared to many countries.  Best of health to all.

Can you share the names of these books please?

[Presnock]

1 hour ago, BangkokHank said:

Can you share the names of these books please?

"Eat to Beat Disease "- The body's five defense systems & the foods that could save your life  copyright 2019

"Eat to Beat your Diet" - Burn faft, heal your metabolish, live longer  copyright 2023

The best thing about the information in these books as he says - these are not typical diets per se, but have so many different foods that one can plan their own diet with foods that they really enjoy.   He does occasionally add a favorite recipe.  In Bangkok, I purchased the books at the

KINOKUNIYA Bookstore  - there are several stores, google the name of the store - Siam world is where I got mine.

[Luuk Chaai]

21 hours ago, SpaceKadet said:

Olive brine is an essential ingredient in Dirty Martini. A small amount of olive brine, plenty of gin, stir it with some ice cubes and add a few olives.

Life's healthy goodness.... yummy.  

"Shaken, not stirred" https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvXBK7Cd8ZqpuX7uFhuq1Kl1e40nTtZNQjHrKvr866WB_lvIGSs_A0YBdzZIg0V7VdB-4&usqp=CAU

[SpaceKadet]

3 minutes ago, Luuk Chaai said:

"Shaken, not stirred" https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQvXBK7Cd8ZqpuX7uFhuq1Kl1e40nTtZNQjHrKvr866WB_lvIGSs_A0YBdzZIg0V7VdB-4&usqp=CAU

A Martini must never be shaken.... Bond was wrong, but he prefers vodka Martini anyways.

[Presnock]

20 hours ago, Harrisfan said:

Including women ?

well the man reportedly the richest in the world recently before losing some of his wealth, has been seeing how many different women he can impregnate without marriage, just gives them a big bank account for them to live on forever!

[newbee2022]

On 5/17/2025 at 7:52 PM, 3NUMBAS said:

a good round up essay

 

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/health-fitness/diet/nutrition/are-olives-good-for-you/
 

 

Best fresh from the tree. 👍

[udontomi]

As WC Fields famously said "I practice moderation in everything except moderation."

[Pappap]

6 hours ago, BangkokHank said:

Can you share the names of these books please?

Eat to beat disease on shoppee 162 baht

 

[Luuk Chaai]

3 hours ago, SpaceKadet said:

A Martini must never be shaken.... Bond was wrong, but he prefers vodka Martini anyways.

Sounds good ..

 I prefer a  "Falafel "    5oz Sky Vodka ..  Juice of  1/2 a lemon and 1/2 a lime   splash of tonic   and 1 Thai red Chili for garnish

[harryviking]

On 5/17/2025 at 5:07 PM, Hummin said:

Olives is a good supplement 3-4 olives almost every day periodic. 

 

Same for vitamin d and fish oil 

Spot on! 😄

[KannikaP]

Di

Did OK for Popeye

[KannikaP]

1 hour ago, Luuk Chaai said:

Sounds good ..

 I prefer a  "Falafel "    5oz Sky Vodka ..  Juice of  1/2 a lemon and 1/2 a lime   splash of tonic   and 1 Thai red Chili for garnish

What do you do with the other half of the lime & lemons, and the rest of the tonic bottle? 

Ah, have a partner with you.

 

[Negita43]

On 5/18/2025 at 11:04 AM, Harrisfan said:

Including women ?

Women yes - what they provide for you no

[Luuk Chaai]

11 hours ago, KannikaP said:

What do you do with the other half of the lime & lemons, and the rest of the tonic bottle? 

Ah, have a partner with you.

 

Round "2"  ..  if still standing

[KannikaP]

17 hours ago, newbee2022 said:

Best fresh from the tree. 👍

I have not seen many olive groves here.

[newbee2022]

1 hour ago, KannikaP said:

I have not seen many olive groves here.

In my garden I got a lot of black olive trees