You'd Have to Be Nuts Not to Try; Nut Oils Offer a Variety of Nutritional Benefits

Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque) › February 23, 2005

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Many people avoid olives because they know they are high in fat. But, the fat they contain is mostly the heart-healthy type - monounsaturated. They provide fiber, vitamin E, calcium, and most importantly, phytochemicals such as phenols and lignans.

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You'd Have to Be Nuts Not to Try; Nut Oils Offer a Variety of Nutritional Benefits

Six pitted olives (about 1/4 cup) average about 60 calories and a little more than 5 grams of fat. Olives are high in sodium - about 200 milligrams per ounce ...

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