Trader Joes JUMBO Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives 14.5 oz -Pack of 3-

3 x Jars of Trader Joes Jumbo Pitted Greek Kalamata Olives 14.5 oz Kalamata olives are only found on the Peloponnese peninsula in southern Greece and have played a part in the human diet for thousands of years. Growing under the amazing Greek sun, the olive trees here have much larger leaves than other types of olive trees around the nation and the world, and absorb more sunshine. This dark cherry sized fruit — yes, the olive is a fruit — that has been used by Greeks for thousands of years not only tastes great, it serves up a host of nutritional benefits. Kalamata olives are a good source of fibre, calcium, vitamin C, vitamin A, vitamin E and vitamin K. They also provide some magnesium, phosphorous and potassium per serving as well as B vitamins. While Kalamata olives are high in fat considering their serving size, the majority of their fat is monounsaturated, also known as a “healthy” fat. It is said a 4-tablespoon serving of Kalamata olives has 2.7 grams of monounsaturated fats, and 0.3 grams of polyunsaturated fats. Olives are a great snack and can be eaten any time of the day. You can also add them to your salad, on your pizza or in your red homemade sauce. Don’t forget to include them to your cheese platters, as they are great paired with cheese, crackers and other small goods.