FIVE REASONS TO...
USE MORE BASIL IN YOUR COOKING
1BASIL leaves contain essential oils, such as eugenol and citronellol, known to have antiinflammatory and anti-bacterial properties. 2BASIL contains high levels of beta carotene, vitamin A, cryptoxanthin, lutein and zeaxanthin and antioxidants. 3VITAMIN K in basil is essential for bone strengthening by helping bone mineralisation. 4IT
contains minerals, such as potassium, manganese, copper and magnesium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids, which helps control heart rate and blood pressure. 5BASIL leaves are a good source of iron, which is a component of haemoglobin inside red blood cells, responsible for the oxygencarrying capacity of the blood.