Lucky for us, the health
benefits of basil are just as impressive as its fresh taste and versatility.
Those are just the start of the health
benefits of basil.
I love pesto and the health
benefits of basil makes it even sweeter.
Not exact matches
Similar to cilantro,
basil if filled with many health
benefits including helping to rid
of acne, help replenish iron and more.
If you are purchasing dried
basil, select organically grown
basil so that you will know the herb has not undergone the process
of irradiation, which can have many harmful health
benefits not the least
of which is killing all the nutrients.
This quick and easy, low - fat, low - calorie, low - carb tomato and
basil soup makes the most
of the sweet, natural flavors
of tomatoes, while delivering all
of the nutritional
benefits of this healthy fruit (yes, it's a fruit!)
Besides adding a tasty kick to meals,
basil offers a host
of health
benefits, including being a powerful antioxidant.
Grapefruit pairs well with
basil and is used in this granite cleaner for its range
of antimicrobial
benefits.
:) With this drink, you'll reap the
benefits of strawberries (high in fiber and vitamins),
basil (great for digestion), and coconut water (keeps you extra... [Read more...]
Thai cuisine uses holy
basil for its fresh, flavorful qualities in stir - fry dishes, while Hindu practice reveres the herb as a sacred representation
of purity and ayurvedic medicine employs holy
basil for a variety
of purported health
benefits.
This enzyme - inhibiting effect
of the eugenol in
basil qualifies
basil as an «anti-inflammatory» food that can provide important healing
benefits along with symptomatic relief for individuals with inflammatory health problems like rheumatoid arthritis or inflammatory bowel conditions.
We had been talking about the
benefits of frequently incorporating warming herbs in the diet, such as pepper, ginger, cinnamon, cardamom, fennel, anise, cumin and
basil, which support and ease digestion.
Read on to learn about the wonderful health
benefits of eating
basil!
Dried
basil still has many
of the health
benefits listed, but your best bet is fresh!