Alright, let’s gab about these green olives, you know, the little green things you see in jars at the store. I ain’t no fancy expert or nothin’, but I’ve been eatin’ these things for donkey’s years, so I reckon I know a thing or two.
First off, don’t go thinkin’ one olive is way better than the other just ‘cause it’s a different color. I heard tell they’re pretty much the same inside, just a bit different in how bitter they taste. Green ones, they got a bit more zing to ‘em, you know? Black ones, they’re a bit mellower. But both, they say, are good for your insides. Keeps things movin’ along, if you catch my drift.
The Good Stuff in Green Olives
Now, I ain’t gonna get all scientific on ya, ‘cause I can’t even pronounce half them fancy words. But from what I gather, these green olives are packed with stuff that’s good for ya. They got these things called “an-tee-ox-see-dants” or somethin’. Sounds like somethin’ you’d spray on bugs, but they say it keeps your heart pumpin’ good and maybe even keeps away the nasty sicknesses like that cancer thing.
- Good for Your Heart: I hear tell these olives got the “good” kinda fat, not the kind that sticks to your belly. Keeps your pipes clean, like, you know, for your blood.
- Fights the Bad Stuff: Like I said, them “an-tee-ox-see-dants” are like little warriors fightin’ off the bad guys in your body. Keeps you feelin’ spry.
- Gut Health: And somethin’ about good “back-tee-ree-ah” for your gut. I guess that means it helps your tummy feel good, which is important, let me tell ya! Nothin’ worse than a bellyache.
Green Olives vs. Black Olives: The Lowdown
So, you might be wonderin’, which is better, green or black? Well, like I said, they’re both good for ya. But if you wanna get picky, the green ones got a tiny bit more of that “an-tee-ox-see-dant” stuff. Not a whole heap more, mind you, just a smidge. It’s like choosin’ between two good apples, you know? Both are fine, but one might be a little bit shinier.
And get this, the color ain’t just for show. Them olives start out green, then they turn all sorts of colors, kinda like a rainbow, before they get all dark and black. The darker they get, the less bitter they are, I reckon. But that green one, that’s when they’re plump and full, but still a little bit sour, just the way I like ‘em.
How I Eat ‘Em
Now, there’s a million ways to eat these green olives. Me? I like ‘em simple. Sometimes I just pop ‘em straight outta the jar. Other times, I’ll toss ‘em in a salad, or chop ‘em up and put ‘em on a pizza. They add a nice little salty kick to things. And you know, they’re pretty good with a bit of cheese and crackers too. Perfect for when the girls come over for a gab session.
A Little Bit About Different Kinds
I hear tell there’s all sorts of different kinds of olives out there. Some from this country, some from that. Like them “Kala-motta” ones from Greece. They’re dark purple, almost black, and taste a bit smoky. Fancy, huh? But give me a good ol’ green olive any day. They’re just plain good eatin’.
More Than Just a Snack
And it ain’t just about tastin’ good, you know. These little green olives, they got that “vitamin E” stuff in ‘em, which I hear is good for your skin. Keeps you lookin’ young, or so they say. I ain’t so sure about that, but I’ll take all the help I can get! And they got these “mon-o-un-sat-u-rated fats” too. Sounds complicated, but I reckon it just means they’re the good kinda fats, the kind that keeps your ticker tickin’.
So there you have it, my two cents on green olives. They ain’t nothin’ fancy, but they’re good, they’re good for ya, and they’re a whole lot more interestin’ than some other snacks I could mention. So next time you’re at the store, grab yourself a jar. You won’t regret it.
And remember, 100 grams, about 25 olives or so they say, that’s the measure for the good stuff they put on the back of the jar. I just eat ’em till I’m full, mind you.
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