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Strawberry and Basil Refresher

A muddled strawberry, lime, and basil mocktail topped with sparkling water; strawberries are high in vitamin C and heart-healthy polyphenols with cancer-fighting potential.

From The Young Forever Cookbook

Strawberry and Basil Refresher
Prep
15 min
Total
15 min
Yield
4 servings
Category
Drink

Nutrition (estimated)

per 1 glass
Calories
20 kcal
Protein
0 g
Fat
0 g
Carbs
5 g
Fiber
1 g
Sugar
3 g
Sodium
10 mg

Ingredients

  • 1 cup chopped strawberries
  • 0.5 cup lime juice
  • 12 large fresh basil leaves
  • 1 tsp monk fruit sweetener (optional)
  • Sparkling water
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Instructions

  1. Divide chopped berries among 4 glasses. Add 2 tbsp lime juice and 2–3 torn basil leaves to each. Muddle until berries release their juices. Sweeten if desired.
  2. Fill with ice, top with sparkling water, garnish with extra basil, stir, and serve.

Active Compounds

Nutrients and bioactive compounds delivered by this recipe's ingredients.

Fisetin
From: Strawberries
Vitamin C
From: Strawberries
Polyphenols
From: Strawberries
Potassium
From: Strawberries

May Support

Health conditions and aging processes this recipe's compounds may influence, based on the source research.

Cognitive decline
Improves · via Strawberries
Osteoarthritis
Improves · via Strawberries
High cholesterol
Improves · via Strawberries
Knee Osteoarthritis
Improves · via Strawberries
Type 2 diabetes
Improves · via Strawberries
Esophageal Cancer
Protects against · via Strawberries
Aging
Protects against · via Fisetin
Cellular senescence
Protects against · via Fisetin
Hip Fracture
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Upper Respiratory Tract Infection
Improves · via Vitamin C
Wrinkles
Improves · via Vitamin C
Varicose Veins
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Cataracts
Reduces risk of · via Vitamin C
Common cold
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Skin Aging
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Cardiovascular Disease
Protects against · via Vitamin C
High blood pressure
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Cancer
Protects against · via Vitamin C
Adrenal Burnout
Addresses · via Vitamin C
Age-Related Hearing Loss
Protects against · via Polyphenols
Alzheimer's disease
Protects against · via Polyphenols
Stroke
Reduces risk of · via Potassium

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