Basil Pesto with Cashews

Basil Pesto with Cashews
Vegan Basil Pesto with Cashew

Basil Pesto with Cashews. It's vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free. According to WebMD, basil has numerous health benefits. So Basil Pesto with cashews is a perfect addition as a complement to a salad or get-together appetizer. Basil is a powerful antioxidant Basil contains antioxidants such as lutein, zeaxanthin, beta-carotene, and beta-cryptoxanthin. Many of basil’s health benefits come not only from these antioxidants but from its essential oils. Basil is simple to grow inside or out. Growing indoors is one way to enjoy it all year long. Garlic is a Superfood Of course, garlic is a powerhouse antioxidant as well as antiviral, antibacterial food. I always recommend buying organic when…

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Health Issues from Drinking Milk

Are there health issues from drinking milk? Cow's milk specifically.  Contrary to the billions of dollars the dairy industry paying actors and models drinking cow's milk, it doesn't do a body good. Here are just a few reasons why cow’s milk may not be a good option for our families and why you might want to take a closer look if it's used by your family. 1. Growth Hormones Hormones such as rBGH and rBST are genetically engineered hormones that are injected into cows to make them produce more milk. This causes problems in the milk and stimulates the production of the AGF-1 hormone. IGF-1 promotes cell division,…

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