To tell the story about the Olive, we have to begin from the source - the Olive Tree. This tree can live a hundred years. The Tree is most productive between 7 and 35 years of his life. All that the Tree needs is a bit of good weather, sun and the quality of the soil. The Olive Tree blooms from April to June, in white blossoms that later grows into olives.
There are more than 85 sorts of Olives in the world.
The healthiest Olives are the earliest ones. As they contains good fats, they contribute to a high level of vitamin E and help reduce cholesterol. They are also known of a high level of antioxidants.
