Frog Eggs?

Hungry for some frog eggs?


Ok, well maybe they are not frog eggs,but they sure look like them. These are Basil Seeds. Yes-the seeds from the spice you cook with, Basil.


They start as small black seeds, but when you put them in water, they absorb the water and turn into small gelatin like balls with a black center. (They are tasteless-but I am addicted to them!)

It is common to find this in some Asian drinks and desserts.

Here are some of the cool benefits of 'frog eggs':

- The seeds are quite low in calories, but very high in Vitamin K. They also contain nutrients such as iron, potassium, calcium, dietary fiber, manganese and magnesium, as well as Vitamins A and C.


- Weight watchers are often advised to consume a drink made from basil seeds, as it helps reduce the fat and the toxins from the body, thereby speeding up the weight loss process to a great extent. (Plus they make you full!)


- The use of basil in recipes can help enhance the digestion process (I knew there was another reason why I was suppose to be in Thailand!), by speeding up the movement of food in the digestive tract, that is, the stomach, as well as the intestines. Hence, people who suffer from digestive problems should add basil to their daily diet.


- Basil is regarded as a natural medicine, for reducing the levels of sugar in the blood. Therefore, people who are diabetic can benefit to a great extent, by adding basil recipes to their regular diet. Basil pesto sauce is not only very tasty, but can be added to many recipes like salad, pastas and wraps, as a healthier alternative to dressings or other condiments.


- Certain herbalists and health experts claim that the regular consumption of basil seeds or leaves can also reduce the risks of serious health problems, which include heart attacks, strokes and other such heart diseases.

**You can buy them at an Asian Market/Store. I got mine here in Thailand, but I am not sure if that is possible for you.**