Everyday Herbs

When we think of herbs and spices we all have heard about the benefits of ginger, turmeric, and cinnamon.  Today, let’s look at leafy and green herbs.

I am talking about things like cilantro, sage, rosemary, oregano, mint, thyme, parsley, & more.  These are antioxidant powerhouses and have many positive functions in your body. Herbs can stabilize free radicals to prevent cell damage. They also protect the heart and brain, help prevent certain cancers, decrease inflammation, & are rich in many vitamins.

1 teaspoon of herb = anti-inflammatory benefits 😊

They are easy to incorporate on salads or use when cooking most dishes. Time to break down the facts on a few of my fav’s. 

Basil is great for your gut health. It also acts to decrease inflammation.  Other properties are antibacterial, good immune function, & it can lower anxiety. Basil is rich in Vitamin A, potassium, magnesium, & calcium.

Cilantro is good for mood, your heart, rich in antioxidants, lowers inflammation, & contains Vit A, C, folate, & potassium.

Oregano is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, has anti-cancer properties, rich in Vit A, potassium, folate, and magnesium. It also has a good amount of flavonoids and phenolic compounds.

Parsley is rich in fiber, iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, Vit A, C, and is great for your heart and blood pressure.

Rosemary is wonderful for decreasing allergies, lowering inflammation, & is good for your mood and brain. It is also antimicrobial and rich in Vit A and folate.

Thyme is full of antioxidants, anti-viral, antibacterial, good for respiratory health and your heart. This one contains good amounts of Vit A, B6, C, E, potassium, iron, & calcium. Try a little container herb garden this spring. Let’s get adding some great flavor and nutrition to your dishes!!