Basil Pesto

Ingredients - Basil leaves, extra virgin olive oil, black pepper, peanuts, artisanal cheese, garlic and brown sugar

Pesto can be high in calories and fat. However, the fat is primarily unsaturated and may have heart health benefits. Pesto is also full of antioxidants that can help protect your cells from damage.

Pesto also has health benefits and is linked with a lower risk of many chronic health conditions, especially

1. Heart disease, heart attack, and stroke

2. Diabetes

3. Many types of cancer, including breast, stomach, pancreatic, and liver

4. Alzheimer’s disease and dementia