Reasons to eat Olives

Olives are oval shaped fruits. Here is why we should eat the delicious olives.

1. Olives contain monounsaturated fat, which is good for our health. It increases good cholesterol in our body.
2. Olives can decrease your blood pressure.
3. Olive oil is rich in Vitamin A. Vitamin A is good for your eyes.
   
4. Consumption of Olives may aid weight loss. It breakdowns the fat cells in your body. It helps you get rid of your belly fat too.
5. Olives have anti inflammatory properties. They are rich in vitamin E. It has the ability to neutralize free radicals in the body. If a DNA cell gets damaged, it will get mutated.This mutated cell may get converted into cancer cell. It protects your skin against ultraviolet radiation and premature ageing.
6. Apply olive oil and leave on your face daily, you can obtain a glowing complexion.
7. You can also massage your scalp and hair with olive oil. Olive oil nourishes your skin and hair. You can massage your body with olive oil. After half an hour take a warm bath. This will increase blood flow in your body.
8. Olive oil activates secretion of bile and pancreatic hormones.
9. Olives are rich in polyphenols and boost your immune system.
10. Black olives are rich in iron. So it increases blood circulation and oxygen supply in the body.