Olives for a good digestion

• April 29, 2024

The olive is the fruit of the olive tree, constituting itself as a raw material for the extraction of the oil and / or production of the fruit for its consumption, which are beneficial for a good digestion .

According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) , favor the good digestion due to its high content of natural antioxidants and monounsaturated fatty acids.

Also, the olive contains significant amounts of vitamins A, E and B complex. As for minerals, the most abundant is calcium and, to a lesser extent, potassium, iron and phosphorus.

Promotes gastrointestinal health : It is effective to prevent constipation . Due to its content in oil and vegetable fiber, olives have a mild and effective laxative effect.

It is good for inappetence : Olives help stimulate intestinal processes and whet the appetite. Two or three before the meal constitute a natural appetizer, since it increases the production of gastric juices and facilitates good digestion .

It favors the bile flow: The olives, as well as their oil, have a cholagogue effect; that is, they facilitate the emptying of the gallbladder , so they are useful in case of biliary dyskinesia (lazy vesicle), biliary dyspepsia (poor digestion due to alterations in the emptying of the gallbladder) and when there is a presence of calculations .

The consumption of olives and virgin or pure olive oil is a healthy option, but it is recommended to do it in a moderate way. One teaspoon of oil, eight pieces of green olives or six black olives, equals 5 grams of fat and 45 calories.

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