are olives healthy for you
Today everyone knows how good olive oil is for health, but the humble olive is often passed up (often because they've unfairly gotten a bad rap for being high in fat). However, olives are actually a very healthy fruit, one that's been lending superb nutrition to mankind for centuries.So there's no need to pass up that tempting olive bar at the market any longer -- olives are good for you!he olive tree was valued as a symbol of peace and happiness, while olives were used as food and a source of oil. Olive soup is a good remedy for a sore throat, according to traditional Chinese medicine (it's also the only time olives are used in Chinese cuisine).