Herbs, Basil
Basil is a bright green, leafy plant, Ocimum basilicum, which is in the Labitae, or mint family.
Basil is grown primarily in the United States, France, and the Mediterranean region. It is widely used in Italian cuisine and is often paired with tomatoes. It is also used in Thai cooking.
Basil is rich in antioxidants and has a sweet, herbal bouquet and its name means “be fragrant”.
Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=4,805 (fresh) and 67,553 (dried)
The Benefits
- Special diets: Autoimmune Paleo Diet, Candida Diet, Diabetic, Elimination Diet, Gluten-Free Diet, Gluten-Free/Dairy-Free Diet, Grain-Free Diet, Low Acid Diet, Low Carb Diet, Low FODMAP Diet, Low Histamine Diet, Low Oxalate Diet, Low Starch Diet, Paleo Diet (Light), Paleo Diet (Strict), PCOS Diet, Pescetarian Diet, Primal Diet, Thyroid Diet, Vegetarian Diet, Whole Food
- Excellent Source of:
- Good Source of: VitaminK
- Preferences: No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Molds, No Citrus, No Pseudograins, No Coconut, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, Low Carbohydrate, Low Cholesterol, Low Fat, Low Sodium, Low Sugars, Low Saturated Fat
Related Foods
Selecting and Storing
Store fresh basil leaves loosely covered in the crisper of your refrigerator. Dried basil should be kept in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.
