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

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.

There are many herbs that actually have antibiotic properties. Some of the most popular are Rosemary, Thyme, Mints, Parsley, Ginger, Basil, Tarragon, Cloves, Oregano, Cumin and many others. They slow down and reduce inflammation and have numerous benefits on human well-being. Consuming them on regular basis can significantly improve your health and help you stay young and preserve your vitality.

Many of these herbs have surprising effects on your nervous system and brain functions. Rosemary is especially useful for improving learning abilities and general energy levels. Ginkgo is well known for its numerous beneficial properties considering nerve transmission and brain functions, especially when it comes to memory loss and dementia. Popular licorice root can help stabilize 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.

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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