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- Essential Living Foods - Organic Pitted Botija Olives - 7 oz. (198 g) Essential Living Foods Organic Pitted Botija Olives are succulent artisanal raw olives are rich in heart-healthy nutrients. Tree-ripened and cured in sea salt and spring water (unlike modern olives cured with harsh chemicals), these sun-dried beauties are hand-pitted for easy snacking. Essential Living Foods Organic Pitted Botija Olives are perfect pairing for snacks, salads, soups, wine, cheese, hors d'oeuvres and more! Benefits: Succulent black olives — pitted and sun-dried for easy snacking. Sun-ripened and traditionally cured in sea salt and glacier spring water Satisfying moist & chewy texture. Convenient dried snack for hiking, lunch boxes, or traveling. Dry-packed with a spritz of olive oil Perfect pairing for snacks, salads, soups, wine, cheese, hors d'oeuvres and more Glass Packaging As a packaging material, glass is unsurpassed in protecting its contents from moisture and oxygen while ensuring freshness and flavor. Glass remains the most easily processed and most readily recycled container; the quality, purity and clarity of glass don't deteriorate. By using recycled glass, we keep tons out of landfills and save energy as well. RAW OLIVE NUTRITION FACTS Few Superfoods are as super as the humble little olive. This tasty, nutrient-dense fruit — and its delightful, nourishing oil — have been the foundation of several civilizations. Today they're at the foundation of any truly healthy diet. A diet rich in olives and olive oil (especially in place of less healthy fats) may decrease the risk of a wide variety of diseases including diabetes, asthma, colon cancer, arthritis, osteoporosis, and cardiovascular disease. raw olives nutritional facts Excellent source of monounsaturated oleic acid Rich in anti-inflammatory polyphenol antioxidants Good source of iron, copper, and dietary fiber. Rich in Vitamins E and A Provides Vitamin K and Calcium Cornerstone of the Mediterranean Diet: May reduce risk of cardiovascular disease (especially when substituted for other fats) May reduce risk of certain cancers (especially when substituted for other fats) May improve cholesterol levels and HDL/LDL ratio. May protect against ulcers and certain cancers of the digestive tract May enhance absorption and assimilation of calcium May have neuroprotective effects May improve cell membrane fluidity for enhanced cellular respiration General Nutrition *Raw Olives and extra virgin olive oil are remarkable sources of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory phytonutrients, particularly the phenol antioxidants. Olives are a very good source of monounsaturated fat (in the form of oleic acid) and a good source of iron, copper, and dietary fiber. Minerals & Vitamins Just a cup of raw botija olives provides about 10% RDA for vitamin E — an antioxidant that protects your body from the effects of free radicals and assists with the production of red blood cells. The same amount of olives also provides about 10% RDA for vitamin A — a crucial vitamin for immune function and healthy vision. Olives also provide Vitamin K, which is needed by the body to clot blood, and may be beneficial for maintaining strong bones, and just a cup of olives can provide around 20-25% of the RDA for the important minerals iron and copper, as well as 10% RDA of calcium. Carbs, Fiber & Protein Raw olives also provide a good amount of fiber. Just one cup of raw olives gives you nearly 20% RDA of fiber, important for a healthy digestive system. The same serving size provides about 4g of slow-burning complex carbs, (important for sustainable energy and avoiding blood sugar fluctuation). Although the same amount of olives only provides about 1g of protein, it is nearly complete protein (missing only Tryptophan, which is plentiful in cheese, chocolate, peanuts, and eggs). Since most of olives' calories come from their healthy fatty acid content, and their low carb content is mostly fiber, olives should be considered a low-car
- UPC # 812986010276
- Size/Form 7 oz.
Suggested Use: Eat and Enjoy! INGREDIENTS Essential Living Foods - Organic Pitted Botija Olives - 7 oz. Supplement Facts Serving Size: 4 Olives (14 g) Servings Per Container: 14 Amount Per Serving %DV Calories 30 0% Calories from Fat 30 0% Total Fat 3 g 5% Saturated Fat 12g 63% Trans Fat 0 g 0% Cholesterol 0 mg 0% Sodium 100 mg 4% Total Carbohydrate 1 g <1% Dietary Fiber 0 g 0% Sugars 0 g 0% Protein 0 g 0% Vitamin A 1% Vitamin C 0% Calcium 0% Iron 0% Vitamin E 2% *Daily Value Not Established. †Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your diet values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. Other Ingredients: Black Botija Olives*, Olive Oil*, Sea Salt. *Organic and Raw WARNINGS May contain Pits. Manufactured in a facility that processes peanuts, tree nuts, wheat and milk products.
