Pesto is a sauce originating in Genoa (Italy) and traditionally consists of the following (all blended with olive oil):
• Crushed Garlic,
• European Pine Nuts,
• Coarse Salt,
• Basil Leaves,
• Parmesan Cheese and
• Pecorino Sardo (cheese made from sheep’s milk),
Plant Description
History
Types & Varieties
Mechanism of Action
Additional Information
Key Actions
Usable Parts
Directions of Preparation
Preparation method of Pesto:
1) Take a marble mortar with a wooden pestle.
2) Place Garlic and Pine Nuts in the mortar and crush to a creamy paste.
3) Then, washed and dried Basil leaves are added with coarse salt and ground to a creamy consistency.
4) A mixture of parmesan Cheese and pecorino sardo (Cheese made from sheep’s Milk) is added.
5) To help incorporate the Cheese a little extra-virgin Olive Oil (EVOO) is added.
Recommended Dosage
Its Active Constituents:
• Pesto is excellent in Total Fat, Vitamin B2, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Saturated Fatty Acid, Monounsaturated Fats.
• Pesto is very good in Energy, Protein, Dietary Fiber, Calcium, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Sodium, Zinc, Manganese, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B5, Beta-Carotene, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids.
• Pesto has average trace of Iron, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Lutein + Zeaxanthin.
Health Benefits of Pesto
Bones
• Pesto contain Vitamin K which is important for blood and Bone Health as it promotes Bone-building by helping Calcium adhere to the Bone. Its intakes reduce the risk of hip fracture and increased Bone mineral density.
Foods & Bones
Cancer & Tumor Prevention
• Pesto Vitamin K content appears to significantly lower the risk for both Liver and Prostate Cancer.
• Pesto contain Vitamin E which prevents cell damage caused by free radicals, protects the Skin from ultraviolet rays and significantly reduces the risk of Prostate Cancer.
Foods & Cancer
Cardiovascular System
• Pesto contain Monounsaturated Fats which lower the risk of heart disease and Stroke, by lowering bad (LDL) Cholesterol levels, triglycerides (associated with heart disease and Fight inflammation), blood pressure, while increasing good (HDL) Cholesterol levels, and prevent abnormal heart rhythms and atherosclerosis (hardening and narrowing of The Arteries).
• Vitamin K supports cardiovascular health by preventing serious health problems such as atherosclerosis (Calcium and Lipid plaques occurring within artery walls) and Stroke.
• Pesto Vitamin E content sustains the activity of the Cardiovascular System and also supports cardiovascular health by preventing blood platelets (thrombocytes) from aggregating and thus prevents blood clots.
• Vitamin E reduces platelet stickiness, which helps prevent blood clots and heart attack.
Foods & Cardiovascular System
Circulatory System
• Pesto Vitamin K content is essential for the proper coagulation of blood and prevention of bleeding (blood loss during the process of Wound healing) by means of prothrombin (a blood coagulation factor).
Foods & Circulatory System
Energy
• Pesto contain Vitamin B2 which plays a key role in the production of Energy (Energy Metabolism) by enabling the body to make better use of nutrients (such as fats, Proteins and Carbohydrates).
Foods & Energy
Immune System
• Vitamin K protects against oxidative Stress (anti-oxidant properties).
• It would appear that Phylloquinone and Menaquinone can protect cells from oxidative Stress.
• It manages to significantly reduce inflammation (potent Anti-Inflammatory), by lowering interleukin-6 levels.
• Vitamin E Is a fat-soluble vitamin that can boasts powerful anti-oxidant properties, crucial for cell membrane health. It serves as an anti-oxidant involved in immune function, cell signaling, regulation of gene expression, various metabolic processes, and inhibits platelet aggregation.
• Anti-oxidants such as Vitamin E, Vitamin C or Manganese counteract oxidation damage and help maintain healthy cells, tissues and organs.
• Vitamin A is an Infection resistance and Immune System boosting vitamin which can significantly protect against some of the immune-depressing effects of radiation and Cancer chemotherapy.
• Vitamin B2 sustains the functions performed by all the other B-group Vitamins.
Foods & Immune System
Infections
• Vitamin A reinforces our body’s First line of defense, increases resistance to Infection and Fights free radicals. It helps create a barrier against bacteria and viruses by reinforcing our body’s First line of defense: mucous membranes (our Eyes, nose, throat, lungs and Digestive System are lined with mucous membranes).
Foods & Infections
Metabolism
• Vitamin K stimulates the absorption of Calcium from both food sources and supplements, thus contributing to strong, healthy Bones. It is the prerequisite for strong, healthy Bones and it prevents osteoclasts from re-absorbing Bone tissue and depleting our Bones of crucial Minerals.
Foods & Metabolism
Musculoskeletal System
• Vitamin E keeps the Foods & Musculoskeletal System healthy by protecting the myelin Sheath (a Nervous System and a layer surrounding the axon [the tail] of a neuron [nerve cell]).
• Vitamin B2 is also essential for normal growth, cellular repair and quick Wound healing.
Foods & Musculoskeletal System
Pregnancy
• Vitamin A sustains Bone growth and development.
• Its important for embryonic development (healthy babies) as it helps them grow and develop normally and have good immunity.
Foods & Pregnancy
Respiratory System
• Vitamin E protects lung cells from the prolonged exposure to oxygen molecules which are highly reactive and can cause serious cell damage.
Foods & Respiratory System
Skin Health
• Vitamin E helps to improve the condition and appearance of the Skin by contributing to its maintenance.
• Vitamin A is vital for Skin cell renewal, healthy epithelial tissues and mucous membranes.
• It helps keep Skin Healthy by protecting it against Infections, working together to improve rough Skin and maintaining the integrity of epithelial cells, which occur in the Eye, Respiratory tract, Genitourinary Tract, and intestinal tract.
• Vitamin B2 promotes beautiful Skin (contributes to Skin Health), strong nails and good vision.
• It helps maintain Skin Health and can also help treat dermatitis or Eczema.
Foods & Skin Health
The Brain & Nervous System
• Vitamin E helps maintain a healthy Nervous System as it can prevent cognitive degeneration associated with old age and may even help slow down the evolution of Alzheimer’s Disease.
Foods & Nervous System
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of Pesto
The Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA)
(per 100g) of
Pesto (Stable)