Olives have been part of human diet for thousands of years. Olive trees have been harvested for over 8,000 years. Trees thrive in warm subtropical zones, especially sea air. Modern production spans Mediterranean rim and subtropical zones
Olea is a genus of flowering plants in Oleaceae family. Contains 12 species native to warm temperate and tropical regions. Features small, opposite, entire leaves and drupe fruit. Leaves contain trichosclereids
Edremit is a district and municipality in Balıkesir Province, Turkey. Area is 682 km2 with 167,901 inhabitants (2022). Located at tip of Edremit Gulf, with town center few kilometers inland. District is covered with forests, especially around Kazdağı
Parmigiana is an Italian dish made with fried eggplant layered with Parmesan and tomato sauce. Origin claims come from Campania, Sicily, and Emilia-Romagna regions. Name possibly derived from Sicilian word for damigiana or palmigiana. Modern version appeared in Naples cookbook from 1837
Healthy fats are essential macronutrients that help control blood pressure and cholesterol. Ultra-processed foods contain unhealthy saturated fats that increase LDL cholesterol
Olives are a fruit with a mythological origin from Greek goddess Athena. There are hundreds of olive varieties worldwide with unique characteristics. Green and black olives are the only two main types