Add these healing herbs to your diet and see wonders
Fresh herbs are used to add flavor without calories but let us not forget that they also provide health benefits as healing foods from thousands of years. In fact, a good diet with a lot of herbs can help you to avoid disease and live strong.
So we list down a few herbs that you should certainly add to your food regime with their benefits:
Rosemary - Heart Health
Rosemary not only helps to prevent damage to blood vessels but may also aid with cardiovascular health apart from indigestion. It improves memory function and reduces muscle and joint pain, if it is applied topically. Since its active ingredient is carnosic acid or carnosol, Rosemary might also prevent the spread of cancer. You can enjoy it with hearty foods, such as meat and potatoes.
Parsley - Hypertension
High in antioxidants, vitamins A and C, and the chemical apigenin, Parsley is known to help inhibit the growth of cancer cells, as per several studies, apart from reducing high blood pressure. You can always use it as a chopped garnish or to add flavour to dishes.
Ginger - Gastrointestinal Health
Ginger, as we all know, is known for treating gastrointestinal disturbances. It can help relieve diarrhoea or nausea and vomiting in pregnancy or post-surgery. It is anti-inflammatory, so can also reduce joint pain.
Cinnamon - Stable Blood Sugar
Cinnamon twig has antibiotic and anti-inflammatory properties. Hence, it can help treat gastrointestinal disturbances like diarrhoea and indigestion. High in antioxidants, it is highly effective in controlling blood sugar levels and also lowers bad cholesterol levels in people.
Garlic - Cancer Protection
Well known for its anti-cancer effects, Garlic can also slow down diseases like hypertension and even the common cold. It is a great flavor enhancer in stews and soups, in most of cuisines.
Stinging Nettle - Joint Pain
It is highly effective in reducing the inflammation associated with arthritis. If applied topically, it can reduce dandruff and improve overall hair health. Have it in tea or use it in soup, pesto, etc.
Coriander - Bad Cholesterol
Coriander has many benefits - it can lower 'bad' cholesterol, increase 'good' cholesterol and also lower blood sugar levels. Since it has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, Coriander can be used in different cuisines.
Bay Leaves - Sinus Relief
For those of you who don’t know, Bay Leaves contain oil with the active ingredient cineole, which is known to ease discomfort caused by sinusitis. Inhaling its smell can help to reduce inflammation and fluid buildup in sinuses.
