10 Low Carb Fruits
Fruit #9: Olives
When people think about fruits, olives are not something that comes to mind. Well, not only are olives fruits, they are also low in carbohydrates and high in fat. This makes it great for low carbohydrate diets. In a ½ cup of olives, there is a total of 3 carbs, and 2 grams of these carbs come from fiber. In addition, the fruit has 12 grams of fat. This high fat content comes with only 110 calories.
In addition to its low carbohydrate profile, the fruit is great for heart health. Olives contain biophenols, which suppress the oxidization of LDL (bad cholesterol), which has been shown to play a role in the development of cardiovascular disease. High levels of LDL in the blood amplify oxidative stress, which hardens the arterial walls (called atherosclerosis). The biophenols in olives reduce blood pressure, therefore reducing the development of arterial plaque as well.
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