#PlantsPower Feature: Oregano’s Nine Benefits and Pesto Recipe

Recently, we attended a “Mediterranean: Food as Medicine” Class at the YMCA! We were so excited to hear about the benefits of many foods!  We were especially surprised by the #PlantsPower found in the lovely leaves of OREGANO! The nutrition expert leading the class said that it’s tough to get enough oregano in your diet, but we found a way…. Essential Oils!

By packing in the super power of oregano through a complex distillation process, 1 drop of oregano oil can power a gallon of tomato sauce or 2 liter bottle of olive oil!


HealthLine’s Article Highlights “9 Benefits and Uses of Oregano Oil”

Fresh oregano has a very high antioxidant content that is much higher than that of most fruits and vegetables, gram per gram. The antioxidant content is concentrated in oregano oil.

Here are nine potential benefits and uses of oregano oil:

  • Natural Antibiotic. … 
  • May Help Lower Cholesterol. … 
  • Powerful Antioxidant. … 
  • Could Help Treat Yeast Infections. … 
  • May Improve Gut Health. … 
  • May Have Anti-Inflammatory Properties. … 
  • Could Help Relieve Pain. … 
  • May Have Cancer-Fighting Properties.
  • May Help You Lose Weight

Essential Edibles: Recipe for Oregano Vitality™ Pesto with Essential Oils.

Click to watch Recipe Video for Oregano Pesto! 




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