In summer, a time when the number of trips and stays away from home increases, it is common for the body not to function as regularly as usual . For this reason, the incorporation of foods rich in fiber can help to recover the transit.
Table olives have a good digestibility rate since their high fiber content , approximately 2.6 grams per 100 grams, adds a lignin/cellulose ratio that is always less than 0.5. Also, fiber not only helps the proper digestive function but also prevents colon cancer.
Olives , in addition to being rich in fiber, contain interesting nutritional components: minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium), vitamins A, C and E (all of them with antioxidant properties) , as well as all the essential amino acids.
Olives are high in fiber
And it is that they are a healthy and versatile food that, as an ingredient, enrich a multitude of dishes: salads, pasta, salads, among others; and as an appetizer, they allow you to maintain a balanced diet and take care of your figure. In fact, one hundred grams of olives have 70% fewer kilocalories than other commonly consumed snacks.
These months of intense heat reduce the appetite and invite the preparation of light, fresh and quickly prepared dishes. For this reason, having olives always at hand is the perfect solution for the quick preparation of dishes or appetizers. In addition, they can be taken anywhere, be it the beach, the field or the pool. This summer, wherever you are, don’t forget to take care of yourself by eating olives.
