The talented celebrity chef shares her recipe for Superfood Pesto with big nutrition claims.
Heres what we think.
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I like when people get excited about nutritious food.
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As a registered dietitian, what more could I ask for?
Sometimes though, that excitement (especially on social media) leads to a bit of over-embellishing.
Its a word often reserved for the kales, blueberries and almonds of the world.
What upgrades was she making to traditional pesto to turn it into a superfood?
And more importantly, were her claims accurate?
When it comes to the nuts and kale, De Laurentiis makes some good points about her Superfood Pesto.
Then comes a truly tasty and standard pesto additionParmesan cheese.
The celebrity chef is talented and creates delicious recipes, but shes not a registered dietitian.
Want to give this Superfood Pesto a try?
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