Doctors called the sauce useful for heart health

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Some sauces prepared using natural ingredients , have many health benefits. Doctors named one popular option that has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart.

Experts recommend pesto to be added to the daily menu. This is an Italian sauce that originally includes olive oil, basil, and pine nuts. It also includes parmesan and garlic. It does not have many calories, most of them do not cause harm, it also contains few proteins and carbohydrates, and sodium dominates among minerals. The sources of fats are cheese, pine nuts and oil, they are mostly safe, because they are monounsaturated fatty acids. Cholesterol in pesto is present in minimal amounts.

Pesto is rich in antioxidants that reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer. They help protect the body from free radicals. Research suggests that using olive oil instead of margarine and some other alternatives helps reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke. The sauce has a good effect on blood vessels and is also part of a healthy Mediterranean diet.

Pesto is rich in vitamin E, which helps keep the skin young. It inhibits the aging of cells, supports the healthy functioning of the heart and brain, and positively affects the quality of intimate life. With regular use of the sauce, it will help prevent diabetes, some types of cancer, dementia and Alzheimer's disease.

Some components of pesto can provoke allergies. Most often, this happens because of Parmesan, but there is a vegan version that excludes cheese and pine nuts. People with high blood pressure should be more careful with the sauce, as it contains enough salt.