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Olives have already been eaten and the oil used since biblical times nonetheless it wasn't until recently they have enjoyed so much press because of their cardioprotective properties.About 1/3 of the olive is monounsaturated fatty acid, commonly refereed to as "the nice fat" that is considered to lower cholesterol levels and help prohibit the buildup of plaque in the arteries.Olives are grown mostly in the Mediterranean countries where they're a large area of the diet...

It's time for farmers markets.They're popping up all around the nation.They can vary from a real farmers market with farm fresh produce locally grown and sold by the farmer to more of an arts and crafts show.When shopping at a farmers market that the consumer has to be wary of anyone selling vegetables or fruit which aren't locally grown or are out of season.It's becoming common practice for some entrepreneurs to buy the same produce that's available in the grocery and market it at the farmers market place...