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No one can forget Herbs and Spices |
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Written by Manuel Wiggins
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Wednesday, 07 May 2008 |
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More than a Culinary Delight
by ManuelWiggins
More than a Culinary Delight
Every healthy kitchen has herbs and spices maintained in its cupboard. They provide healthy addition to all dishes. They are medically usages. Researches continue investigating herbs and spices to discover any other mysterious validity.
Everyday we use a lot of herbs and spices, which have more benefits far from we think. They are of medical usage along with. Cinnamon, as an example can be used widely due to its anti-inflammatory characteristics. Medically, it is used to reduce blood pressure. It can also reduce cholesterol. As a healthy tea, cinnamon can be drunk with adding some drops of lemon or a little spoon of honey as well.
More addition of Flavor and Health
Another healthy herb is rosemary. It is known as anti-inflammatory and used medically. It has a flavor similar to the lemon. If add eggs, it will be delicious as well.
A common and well loved ingredient in our list of herbs and spices is garlic. It is believed to have anti-microbial properties and helps build immunity against a number of cancers. Garlic helps to prevent cardiovascular disease and lower blood pressure. Garlic is used in a wide range of dishes including sauces, soups and stews, along with marinades and salad dressings.
The famous fennel is known of its antioxidant powers. It has anti-inflammatory characteristics as well. Italian kitchen is using fennel in some delicious foods, such as chicken, pork and sausages. Fennel is eaten either as a raw vegetable, or a roasted one. It can be used a side-dish as well. Its flavor likes the anise's one.
Medically, peppermint is known with its content of antioxidants, antimicrobial, and anti-viral as well. It treats the troubles of stomach and removes pain. It can be used with some fruits, such as strawberries. It can be added to salads as well.
There is such diversity in herbs and spices not only because they enhance the flavor of so many of our foods but because they bring the added benefit of helping to keep us healthy as well.
About the Author:
Manuel Wiggins includes information and resources on his website about Herbs , and you can read more about Herb GardeningOnly registered users can write comments.
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