Halkidiki Olives
Halkidiki Olives
Grown in the Halkidiki region of Northern Greece, these pale green pitted olives offer a firm texture and provide a slightly tart and peppery flavour.
– Halkidiki olives take care of the heart because they provide monounsaturated fats. These fats lower the risk of atherosclerosis. Additionally, they are an excellent source of good cholesterol. – Other benefits include anti-inflammatory processes.
Greece
Originating in the region of its same name, this beloved olive shares its birthplace with famous philosopher, Aristotle. The Halkidiki is grown and harvested on the Halkidiki Peninsula of Northern Greece, a land with a unique climate and soil characteristics
“There are no nutritional differences between green and black olives. Olives are endowed with high amounts of good monounsaturated fat and minerals, such as iron and copper. They’re also rich in vitamin E, polyphenols and flavonoids, which are antioxidants [that] have anti-inflammatory benefits.”
It has been demonstrated, however, that the addition of olive oil to a diet that is not changed in any other way has a clear lowering effect on blood pressure, which seems to be specific to this oil. Regular consumption of olive oil decreases both systolic (maximum) and diastolic (minimum) blood pressure.