There Are So Many Reasons Why Should You Include Herbal Foods In Your Diet

By Angel Dudley


When talking about herbal foods, maybe you get confused about what plants are considered as vegetables, and what plants are considered as herbs. The main difference is actually the fact herbs have much stronger aroma and flavor. That's why people use herbs in small quantities, to enrich their food's taste. The term herbs is usually used when talking about leafy parts, and the term spices is mainly used for other parts of these plants, for example seeds and berries.

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.

In addition to improving the taste and aroma of your food, these plants have many other qualities. Some of them have antibiotic properties, foe example Thyme, Ginger, Rosemary, Parsley, Cloves an Cumin. If you are taking this herbs on a regular basis, they will reduce inflammation, make you feel and look younger and more vital and improve your health.

Ginkgo improves nerve transmission and aids metabolic reactions. Widely known Rosemary improves memory and energy levels. It contains numerous antioxidants. Licorice helps stabilizing blood sugar levels, and some other plants can really be considered as the super foods, thanks to their extraordinary properties.

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.

Widely appreciated cinnamon is used in different sweet foods and beverages, but in some other parts of the world people use it in salty dishes as well, especially with meat. You can sprinkle it over buns and fruit salads, or use it as an ingredient of your cakes and cookies. It is full of antioxidants and fights bacteria as well.

Garlic can successfully lower your blood pressure. It can also reduce inflammation and it tastes very nice. Acai berries are considered as super foods, thanks to their antioxidant properties. Apricot kernels are full of vitamin B17, and really beneficial. Chili is good for your heart and blood vessels. Different food herbal supplements contain well balanced mixtures of various herbs that can really boost up your energy level.

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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