Friday, October 4, 2013

The Things You Always Wanted To Know About Herbal Foods

By Angel Dudley


Herbal foods are not common plants that we consider vegetables. They are used as a supplement to the daily diet. They are usually consumed in small amounts and they provide flavor to your dishes. Herbs are mainly related to the green parts of plants, mostly leaves, while for the other edible parts of plants people mainly use the term spices. Some plants, such as coriander, are used as herbs (leaves) and spices (seeds).

Although people use some of these herbs occasionally, they should be included in their diet more often. Basil is very popular annual herb, while some other herbs, such as parsley, are biennials. Rosemary, Thyme and other perennials are easy to grow, and all have very good impact on your well-being. In addition, you won't need to add so much salt to your dishes, if you put enough herbs in there.

Some herbs are just great in reducing inflammation, for example parsley, Rosemary, Thyme, Cloves, Oregano and Ginger. They really do have natural antibiotic properties you can benefit from. They also effect your health and vitality and slow down aging processes. They all should be regularly consumed, because the best things come from nature.

You have probably heard about Ginkgo. This amazing herb is used in medicine for improving brain functions. It also aids different metabolic reactions. Plain old Rosemary is really a miracle plant. It contains more than dozen different antioxidants, and these great compounds fight free radicals and keep you young longer. Sweet licorice stabilizes your blood sugar levels.

Basil is indispensable ingredient of Mediterranean cuisine. No dish containing tomatoes almost can not be imagined without the basil. You can use frozen, dried or fresh basil, and you can keep the leaves in a bottle of good, quality olive oil. In any case, fresh leaves are the best, so full of vitamins and minerals such as Iron, Magnesium, Vitamin C, A and B. Chop freshly picked leaves and add to your salads, to enrich their taste and improve your health.

Cinnamon may reduce inflammation, have antioxidant effects, and fight bacteria, while one particular type called Cassia cinnamon may lower blood sugar level. Cinnamon powder can be sprinkled over your sweets, buns or fruit salads, used in your sweet and salty recipes and significantly improve the taste of your teas, juices and other drinks.

Garlic will regulate your blood pressure, grape seeds and Acai Berries are so full of antioxidants they can fight stress and aging processes and dried apricot kernels are a great source of vitamin B17, and this vitamin is considered to be a valuable weapon against cancer. Chili is great for your heart and circulatory problems. You can also find food supplements containing powerful mixtures of these herbs.

Fresh and dried herbal foods should be included in your daily diet. If you cannot decide how to use them on the best way, try herbal food supplements. Even then, you won't make a mistake if you chop few leaves of Basil and add it to your favorite salad. Don't take too much of these strong, aromatic herbs at once, because some of them could be toxic if taken in very large quantities.




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