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Basil
Basil is a flavorful, leafy green herb that originated in Asia and Africa. It’s a member of the mint family, and many different varieties exist.
A fragrant herb used fresh or dried, Basil is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, and minerals like calcium and iron. It has a sweet, peppery flavor perfect for sauces, salads, and soups.
Basil supports digestion, reduces inflammation, and promotes heart health. It’s also known for calming nerves and boosting mood.
Traditionally used in culinary and wellness practices, basil enhances overall vitality and supports healthy skin.
It is claimed that consuming basil has or does the following:
- Supports healthy digestion
- Reduces inflammation
- Promotes heart health
- Calms nerves and boosts mood
- Enhances skin health
- Boosts overall vitality
- Reduce memory loss associated with stress and aging.
- Reduce depression related to chronic stress.
- Reduce stroke damage and support recovery, whether given before or right after a stroke.
- Improve fasting blood sugar, cholesterol and triglycerides.
- Reduce blood pressure in people with hypertension.
- Relax blood vessels and thin your blood, similar to aspirin.
- Protect against aspirin’s damage to your gut, particularly preventing ulcers.
- Prevent certain cancers, including of the breast, colon and pancreas.
- Increase mental alertness when inhaled as aromatherapy.
- Inhibit the growth of bacteria that cause dental decay.
- Improve food safety, such as if integrated into food packaging by manufacturers.
- Provide an alternative to antibiotics for infectious diseases, including combating antibiotic-resistant strains of bacteria.
- Repel insects, such as mosquitos and ticks.
From: https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/basil#benefits
Basil is normally used as an ingredient in the following Healthelicious products:
- bug out bar
- low FODMAPs bar
- NutriBlast® vegan bar
- keto/weight loss
- greens+
- greens+ vegan
- diabetes blend
- DigestEasy blend
- NutriBlast® DNA heart mitochondria blend
- memory and intelligence blend
- NutriBlast® hypertension blend
- NutriBlast® memory blend