One of the tips to keep our nervous system in Zen mode is to eliminate all those “foods” and substances that have a harmful effect on our brain and, therefore, on our nervous system. Enjoy this pesto recipe to eliminate heavy metals!
Sugar, refined carbohydrates, flour and all industrially processed foods contain very toxic substances that alter our behavior: we are referring to aspartame, monosodium glutamate and fluorine.
Another element that also has a very negative impact on our body are heavy metals. These metals are everywhere, in the air we breathe, in pesticides in food, in large fish, etc. The most important heavy metals in terms of health are mercury, lead, cadmium, nickel and zinc. Some intermediate elements such as arsenic and aluminum, which are very relevant from a toxicological point of view, are usually studied together with heavy metals.
The good news is that there are ways to eliminate these metals from the body. And one of them is with this delicious recipe based on cilantro and parsley.
So as I promised, here is this recipe, really delicious and easy to prepare that will not only help you eliminate heavy metals from your body in an effective way, but will also provide you with other great benefits due to its high nutritional value.
Pesto recipe to eliminate heavy metals
Pesto is originally made with fresh basil, but in this case I have chosen these two herbs that, in addition to being delicious, work very well together, enhancing their detox effect.
The pesto based on cilantro and parsley has a great capacity to chelate heavy metals, help eliminate toxins in general, provide vitamins, minerals and chlorophyll, turning this highly alkalizing sauce into something exquisite if you like bold flavors.
Coriander is an herb that, in addition to helping expel heavy metals from the body, regulates blood glucose levels. Fights bad breath, improves digestion and accelerates metabolism. It is anti-inflammatory and has antiseptic properties, it is diuretic and rich in vitamins C, K and chlorophyll.
Parsley is another great wonder. It is a diuretic, digestive, prevents and treats anemia, is an antioxidant and helps lose weight. This Mediterranean herb is full of vitamins and minerals. It contains a large amount of calcium, iron, folic acid, chlorophyll, vitamins A, K and C.
Thanks to its antioxidant properties, it fights free radicals, being a great anti-aging ally. And finally, parsley has compounds that help in the prevention and treatment of diabetes.
Ingredients
- 2 bunches of cilantro
- 2 bunches of parsley
- 1/3 cup walnuts (chopped toasted almonds)
- 1/3 cup pine nuts
- 2 cloves of garlic
- Salt and pepper
- Extra virgin olive oil
Preparation
- Wash the cilantro and parsley well.
- Chop the parsley, cilantro, garlic, walnuts and pine nuts in a food processor. You could also chop everything manually in a mortar the traditional way if you prefer.
- Slowly add the olive oil in a thread until you have a smooth and homogeneous sauce.
- Add salt and pepper to taste
- Store an airtight glass jar in the refrigerator.
You can enjoy this fresh herb pesto as a sauce accompanying any dish you prepare.
