olives

What is olive tree?

Is a species of small tree in the family Oleaceae, found in the Mediterranean Basin from Portugal to the Levant, the Arabian Peninsula, and southern Asia as far east as China, as well as the Canary Islands and Réunion. The species is cultivated in many places and considered naturalized in all the countries of the Mediterranean coast, as well as in Argentina, Saudi Arabia, Java, Norfolk Island, California, and Bermuda. Olea europaea is the type species for the genus Olea.

The benefit and importance of olives:

Olives are very high in vitamin E and other powerful antioxidants. Studies show that they are good for the heart and may protect against osteoporosis and cancer.

Olives contain 115–145 calories per 3.5 ounces (100 grams), or about 59 calories for 10 olives

The nutrition facts for 3.5 ounces (100 grams) of ripe, canned olives are:

1)Calories: 115

2)Water: 80%

3)Protein: 0.8 grams

4)Carbs: 6.3 grams

5)Sugar: 0 grams

6)Fiber: 3.2 grams

7)Fat: 10.7 grams

The benefit and importance of olive oil:

Olive oil is the natural oil extracted from olives, the fruit of the olive tree .

1- olive oil is rich in monounsaturated fats.

2-olive oil contains large amounts of antioxidants.

3-olive oil has strong Anti-Inflammatory properties.

4-olive oil may help prevent strokes.

5-olive oil is protective against heart disease.

Nothing could be easier than making this flatbread, but that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t tell people that you slaved all day over it …

Makes 3
230g plain flour.
1 tbsp chopped rosemary, plus 2 sprigs.
1 tsp bicarbonate of soda.
¾ tsp salt.
125ml water.
75ml olive oil plus more for brushing salt.

1- Preheat the oven to 220C/450F/gas mark 7. Stir together the flour, chopped rosemary, bicarbonate of soda and salt in a medium bowl.

2- Divide the dough into 3 pieces, cover 2 of them with clingfilm and roll out the other on a sheet of baking paper.

3- Lightly brush the top with additional oil and scatter small clusters of rosemary on top, pressing in slightly.