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Title:   Basil, fresh

Nutrition facts

Serving Size
Amount per serving
Calories 1 Calories from Fat 0
Hide Daily Values % Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
  Saturated Fat 0g 0%
Cholesterol 0mg 0%
Sodium 0mg 0%
Total Carbohydrates 0g 0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin A 6%     Vitamin C 2%
Calcium 1%     Iron 1%
Potassium 1%     Magnesium 1%
Copper 1%      %
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.


Description:

Fresh Basil

Some Health Tidbits on Basil:

-It is considered an anti-inflamatory
-Contains powerful anti-bacterial properties
-Good source of magneseum which helps relax muscles and blood vessels

Eating Basil:

Combine fresh chopped basil with garlic and olive oil to make a dairy-free variety of pesto that can top a variety of dishes including pasta, salmon and whole wheat brushetta.

Enjoy a taste of Italy by layering fresh basil leaves over tomato slices and mozzarella cheese to create this traditional colorful and delicious salad.

Adding basil to healthy stir-fries, especially those that include eggplant, cabbage, chili peppers, tofu and cashew nuts will give them a Thai flair.

Purée basil, olive oil and onions in a food processor or blender and add to tomato soups.

Enjoy a warm cup of invigorating basil tea by infusing chopped basil leaves in boiling water for eight minutes.


last edit by elle, 7/22/2006 2:03:17 PM

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