Pesto: Health Benefits

17.11.2023 15:00
Updated: 13.05.2024 21:22

The freshness and stunningly bright color of basil leaves, the subtle aroma of pine nuts and the pleasant notes of Grana Padano cheese mixed with olive oil will easily recreate the atmosphere of an Italian meal.

What are the benefits of pesto

Pesto sauce is rich in vitamins, minerals, and fatty acids that are beneficial for the body.

The product has a diaphoretic, immunostimulating, antipyretic effect, improves digestion and heart function, normalizes cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

The composition of pesto sauce includes many different components, each of which is beneficial for the human body.

The sauce, prepared according to the classic recipe, contains vitamins: PP, B12, E, C, B9, A, as well as micro- and macroelements: magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, sodium, etc.

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How to eat pesto sauce

Uses As a favorite sauce among Italians, the classic use of pesto is adding it to pasta and pizza.

The sauce is also perfect for spreading on bread, for greasing fish fillets before baking and for dressing various salads.

Serve with grilled or oven-baked vegetables with herbs.

Pesto goes well with fish products - especially if you have a vegetable salad as an appetizer.

Use frozen sauce to make vegetable soups. Try using pesto to make banal sandwiches.

Author: Diana Dashkevich Editor internet resource

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  1. What are the benefits of pesto
  2. How to eat pesto sauce