Here’s the thing: olives aren’t a magic pill, but they’re one of the easiest, tastiest ways to sneak more heart-healthy fats and antioxidants into your day without a struggle. Think of them as tiny little health insurance policies that also happen to be delicious.
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Plus, they’re fermented (unless they’re lye-cured, which is rare now), which means they’re basically a probiotic snack that doesn’t taste like cabbage. I’d rather eat olives than chase down a kombucha any day.