Health benefits of basil: The case for fresh herbs

“Herbs are incredibly nutrient-dense. Basil alone has numerous phytochemicals, giving it anti-inflammatory, chemo-preventive, radio-protective, antimicrobial, analgesic, antipyretic, antidiabetic, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, and immunomodulatory properties. The point: Any time you have the opportunity to add fresh herbs and spices to a dish, do it! You’ll be adding flavor, plant-based diversity, and multiple health-enhancing phytochemicals.” – Dr. Will Bulsiewicz, MD, MSCI