The Magic of Herbs
Average, everyday herbs and spices may do more than improve the flavour of food. Common herbs and spices such as parsley, turmeric and thyme may protect from inflammation, heart disease and some cancers.
Herbs and spices should be a repeating occurrence on the list of ingredients found on your shopping list. You can use them in just about any meal for a delicious varying piquancy. Herbs will also eliminate the need for just about any processed and bought sauce and seasoning mix. Small eating adjustments like this can maximise your health and wellbeing. By replacing supermarket food with wholesome, real food you are taking a boundless burden off your detoxifying systems whilst giving your immune system a boost.
Herbs and spices are known for their dense concentration of medicinal and nutritional properties.
Sage
Sage is rich in nutrients such as vitamin K and antioxidants. It has been used throughout history due to its wide ranges in cooking and medicine:
- Can improve memory;
- Can act as an anti-inflammatory;
- Can support digestion of fatty meats.
Thyme
Thyme is an excellent source of vitamin C and A. It is also a good source of iron, manganese, copper and fibre. Thyme was used by the Romans as a culinary herb a well as a therapeutic herb.
Thyme is beneficial as a:
- Tonic for the nerves and stomach.
As a tea it relieves:
- Flatulence;
- Strengthens digestion;
- Promotes appetite;
- Loosens phlegm.
Rosemary
Rosemary is one of the most beautiful and fragrant evergreen shrubs and has a variety of herbal uses:
- An infusion of the leaves and flowering tops can act as a sedative that can be used to relieve flatulence and headaches;
- Can improve memory.
Its young leaves contain a powerful antioxidant.
Parsley
Parsley is a very popular and fragrant herb and should not be misjudged as simply a garnish. As part of a healthy diet, parsley can be consumed to meet your daily needs of vitamin A, C folic acid, calcium, iron and potassium.
Parsley provides antioxidants necessary for good eyesight. These particular eye supporting antioxidants are known as lutein and zeaxanthin.
Turmeric
The compounds found in turmeric have been found to contain unique antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric is also available as a supplement in capsule form.
Originally published on May 13, 2015
