Dill Pesto






2 1/2 Cups Fresh Dill Leaves
1 Cup Raw Walnuts or other nuts
1/2 nutritional yeast
We bit of olive oil
2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
1 – 2 Cloves Garlic
1/2 Teaspoon Sea Salt or to taste
water to thin out
Instructions: 
BLEND all ingredients in the food processor or blender
Blend until well combined

Health Benefits:
Dill has monoterpene which helps to protect the body from the harmful effects of free radicals, it has a positive effect on lowering blood sugar levels in people with diabetes, it also contains vitamins and dietary fibers which further help bring down the levels of bad cholesterol.  It helps to promote menstrual flow and is also beneficial for intestinal spasms, gas and indigestion.   Dill is a very good source of calcium, which is important for reducing bone loss.  It also contains four flavonoids, one being quercetin, which helps prevents inflammation.   It is a good source of manganese, iron and magnesium.
 

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