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Wait, Are Olives Fruit? YES! And Your Heart Loves Their Secret Oil Power!

By: Aashay Edwin Maghi (CPT)

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Olives = Fruit? Seriously? 

Yep! They grow on trees, have a pit, and start green (ripening to black). Mother Nature’s sneaky little heart heroes! 

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Why Your Heart Does a Happy Dance 

Olives pack monounsaturated fats—the same gold in olive oil! They gently scrub arteries clean. 

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Small Fruit, Superhero Powers! 

Just 3 olives give you antioxidants that fight inflammation. Think of them as tiny bodyguards for your cells!

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Blood Pressure’s Natural Foe

Surprise! Oleic acid in olives helps balance sodium effects. Dietitian tip: Swap chips for 5 olives!

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Kick Bad Cholesterol to the Curb! 

Daily olives boost HDL (good) cholesterol. Trainers call them "nature’s artery scrubbers" for busy adults!

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10 Olives = Perfect Snack? 

Yes! 10 olives = 50 cals + 5g good fats. Perfect for your desk, gym bag, or salad!

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No Cooking? No Problem! 

Toss ’em in salads, pasta, or eggs. Or just pop ’em like pills (but tastier!). So easy!

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Olives vs. Olive Oil: Who Wins? 

OLIVES! They have fiber + nutrients oil loses. But both rock. Use oil for cooking, olives for snacking!

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Ready to Love Your Heart More? 

Start today: Add olives to 1 meal. Your heart, skin, and taste buds will hug you!

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By: Aashay Edwin Maghi (CPT)