Why are herbs and spices important?
Through my research, I have discovered there are benefits of herbs and spices that a lot of folks aren’t even aware of, and once you discover each of the benefits you will find yourself cooking with herbs and spices on a daily basis because they are wonderful for our health!
Omega 3 Fatty acid
This super-nutrient can be found in:
- Fresh Peppermint 13 mg per 2 tbsp
- Fresh Basil 16.6 mg per 2 tbsp
- Dried Oregano 41.8 mg per tsp
- Dried Tarragon 14.8 mg per tsp
- Ground Cloves 278 mg per tbsp
- Fresh Spearmint 38 mg per 2 tbsp
- Yellow Mustard 24.4 mg per tsp
Magnesium:
- Fresh Basil 3.39 mg per 2 tbsp
- Coriander Seed 5.94 mg per tsp
- Celery Seed 28.60 mg per tbsp
- Fresh Peppermint 2.56 mg per 2 tbsp
- Dried Dill Weed 4.51 mg per tsp
- Fresh Thyme 1.28 mg per tsp
- Dried Basil 4.98mg per tsp
- Ground Sage 3 mg per tsp
- Dried Marjoram 2.08 mg per tsp
- Dried Tarragon 2.08 mg per tsp
- Fennel Seed 7.70 mg per tsp
How They Do A Body Good
Cooking with herbs and spices will add not only add flavor to your food but can also help to detoxify your body and protect it from further damage caused by pollution, one form in particular is PM2.5 and is found everywhere in the world.
Correct. There is no place on Earth one could go and not be affected by PM2.5. I could go into this further, however, a simple search will show you what I am talking about. This article is devoted to ways of using herbs and spices to combat these things.
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Cooking with herbs and spices will add health benefits, yet learning which combination of herbs and spices to use and which foods to pair them with is another story. Were you aware of this? Learning this will not only unlock all of these benefits but will supercharge your meals!
Struggling to lose weight?
By using herbs and spices to detoxify your body, it is possible to leap over any plateau and amp up your metabolism, finally being able to lose that last 10,20 pounds that have thus far resisted any form of eradication! Take it from me, I know!
By simply adding certain herbs and spices to certain cruciferous vegetables twice per day you will not only see improvement in your energy but you will no doubt find that certain cravings for those unhealthy foods diminish and disappear entirely.
And what does this lead to? Healthy, natural weight loss!
Herbs and Spices For Weight loss?
Absolutely! Combinations of herbs and spices paired with whole foods will cause natural weight loss. And as I have mentioned in earlier articles, as part of my healthier you campaign, I will be sending special recipes to your inbox, but only if you subscribe to this site. Do it today! You won’t want to miss out!
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During my healthier you campaign (and beyond) I will be sharing with you how to pair these superfoods with the right herbs and spices to achieve your ultimate health and fitness goals.
Throughout the years before I even decided to start blogging I have researched many areas of naturopathic ways to regain and remain healthy which I implement into my own life and now it is time to share what I have learned with others.
Despite the misconceptions, I remain adamant regarding herbs and spices in everyday cooking as a means of regaining health and vitality. It all begins in the kitchen folks! It is very true what they say: “You ARE what you eat” The question is: What are you willing to do about it?
If you suffer from chronic fatigue, consider your diet. What do you eat on a regular basis? Do you find yourself at the drive-thru window often? Or how about the frozen food section at your local store? Let’s be honest. Are those so-called healthy frozen meals really healthy? No, they’re just convenient and what do you think happens to the nutrients in those meals if you throw it in the microwave?
Read about the dangers of microwave cooking
There is no doubt in my mind that food structure is severely altered in a microwave and that means most if not all nutritional value is lost as well. I do not use a microwave for more than heating water for a cup of tea if I’m in a rush.
I use my air fryer for a quick lunch if I am home or my gas stove. I use a heated lunch box when I am traveling to various homecare clients to avoid that fast food drive-thru. I honestly practice what I preach, friends.
I have altered my meal plans in order to incorporate special sauces and dips used to help control my husband’s blood sugar levels. He is doing better since I have him on this special protocol that uses fresh herbs and spices combined with whole foods.
I love the taste of these sauces and dips so much that I decided to add them to my own food. I have more energy and just 2 weeks in I noticed my clothes began to fit better. What A plus!
Is it a hassle to eat healthily? Not if you care about how you look and feel. By learning how to plan ahead and purchase the ingredients needed on a weekly basis, getting on track will be a breeze, and that is what I am here to help with.
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To your good health,
Lisa
