Basil may have a protective effect against Alzheimer's disease.

There is no definitive cure for Alzheimer's, which affects one in nine adults over 65, but a new study suggests that basil could help fend off the devastating condition. I have no idea if basil will help or not but I hope in increase my basil intake in the future.

This Popular Herb Could Help Prevent Alzheimer's, New Study Finds (msn.com)

 

We absolutely love tomato basil and mozzarella Will have to eat more!

 

Thanks for the dining suggestion Wood Wolverine.... I'm going to have to give that a try.

I tried a Basil-Tomato Grilled Cheese sandwich today for lunch....not bad.

 

That looks fantastic! Now I'm hungry.

 

I've been growing and eating more herbs. They're all supposed to be "good" for you in one way or another. Most basil I find a little bit strong, but eat a little anyway.

 

I planted a whole row of basil in my garden this year. I'll need to pick it all soon once it gets a little cooler and dehydrate what we can't use. It's a semi tropical plant, so it really can't handle much below like 45°.

 

This looks delicious....I hope to have one for lunch this weekend,



INGREDIENTS
1 small loaf French bread (or foccacia or other bread)
6 tablespoons basil pesto (or substitute olive oil)
6 large ripe tomatoes, sliced
salt and pepper, to taste
1 pound fresh mozzarella, thickly sliced
fresh basil leaves (about 24)

 

I like bruschetta with fresh picked tomatoes from the garden, but sometimes I substitute or add parsley to the basil.