Fresh Basil 🌿 🍃 Basil is packed with antioxidants, like lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. Many of basil’s health benefits come from these antioxidants, as well as its essential oils. These compounds mostly disappear during the drying process, so opt for fresh basil whenever possible to gain the most benefits 🍃 Having antioxidants and anti-bacterial properties, basil helps maintain skin health, boosts digestion and detoxifies the body 🍃 It could also help in the prevention and cure of diseases like cancer, diabetes and other heart conditions 🍃 Fresh basil contains Vitamin A, Vitamin K, Iron, Manganese, Calcium, and essential oils 🍃 Adding basil to your diet may help to reduce high blood sugar levels. In a study performed on rats with diabetes, basil extract helped to do just that