A wholesome fruit

4 reasons why Crespo Olives are so good?

Crespo Olives are nutritious, versatile and a must have in every kitchen.

1 Wholesome and tasty

High in monounsaturates and low in carbohydrates, they are also an excellent source of Vitamin E.
Great for snacking!

2 Incredibly versatile

Crespo Olives come in many varieties from green, black, stuffed and marinated! The culinary possibilities are endless! Tossed into salads, thrown on pizza or served with your favourite pasta, the sky is the limit!

3 Convenient

Olives are nutritious but at the same time ready to eat. Just open and serve. No preparation or cooking required!

4 Perfect store cupboard standby

Until opened, olives can be stored at ambient temperature. They can be used at any time as an impromptu snack or adding flavour to your everyday meals. Crespo olives have a 3 year shelf life!

What are the health benefits of olives

Not only are Crespo olives really tasty but they are packed full of goodness too:

High in vitamin E
Help lower cholesterol
Low in saturated fat/high in mono saturates
Low in calories
Full of plant derived antioxidants
Contain good amounts of minerals like calciu, copper, iron, manganese, and zinc

High in vitamin E, Low in calories, Help lower cholesterol, Full of plant derived antioxidants, Low in saturated fat/ high in mono saturates, Contain good amounts of minerals like calcium, copper, iron, manganese, & zinc

Adding Olives to your diet has multiple benefits:

High in flavour and monounsaturated fatty acids (otherwise known as “the good fats”) and low in carbs and calories. Olives are a filling, flavourful alternative to the usual snacks. No trans-fats, no cholesterol.
One serving has only 2.3 grams: that's only 3% of your total suggested fat intake per day! - one of the Five “Flat Belly Diet” foods: they are monounsaturated fatty acids, plant-based fats found in some of the world's most delicious foods--avocado, nuts and seeds, oils, olives, and dark chocolate! Studies show that these good-for-you fats enhance heart health and protect against chronic disease.
Olives are allergic to allergens. Meaning that they are naturally free of all wheat, soy, lactose and most any allergy-causing ingredient you can think of.
Olives prevent the oxidation of cholesterol in the body and thus, helps reduce the risk of having heart attack or stroke. Since they help the body in neutralizing free radicals, the nutrients in olives also lead to prevention of colon cancer. Regular consumption of olive oil has been associated with decrease in systolic (maximum) as well as diastolic (minimum) blood pressure.

The Mediterranean diet

Olives and olive oil are central to the Mediterranean Diet. Olives are universally eaten whole, and widely used for cooking and flavouring in the countries that border the Mediterranean Sea. Olive oil is the principal source of dietary fat used for cooking, baking, and for dressing salads and vegetables. Extra virgin olive oil is highest in health-promoting fats, phytonutrients and other important micronutrients.

The Mediterranean Lifestyle has been studied and noted by scores of leading scientists as one of the healthiest in the world and also the best way to prevent many diseases.