Some benefits of adding more basil into your diet
Blood sugar regulation. Some studies suggest that adding basil to your diet may help reduce high blood sugar levels and help lessen long-term effects of high blood sugar.
Heart disease prevention.
Reduced inflammation.
Protection against infections.
Great recipe for a basil dressing to add on a slice of bread, add to your pasta dish or your favourite salad as a dressing.
1 hand full of basil - washed and dried
1 pack of 200gms pine nuts - toast in the oven for 15-20mins keep turning every 5 mins, take out when lightly golden brown
The juice of 2 lemons
1 tablespoon olive oil
Salt & pepper
mix all ingredients in a blender to a smooth paste.
add more olive oil or lemon to suit your taste and consistency