Herbs certainly do play a great role in our healthy life. They make our foods delicious, as well as heal our body. On top of it all, herbs aren’t expensive to buy. You can just plant it in your garden as they’re easy to grow. That’s why herbs have a weight in The Fast Metabolism Diet and is always recommended in cooking throughout the program. Let’s get to know more about these awesome herbs as we’ll be seeing a lot of them in the whole FMD program.
1. Basil
With the fresh aroma of Basil, it
calms and soothes our nerves and detoxifies our liver. Try other unique flavors of basil like the
purple opal basil, tiny-leaved Greek basil and citrusy lemon basil. Take note:
Don’t refrigerate basil as it turns the leaves black. You can enjoy basil with
homemade phase 1 pesto.
2. Parsley
Parsley has a lot of vitamins like
vitamin K, A and C. What makes parsley a superstar for your health are the
volatile oils and flavonoids. It helps detoxify your body of carcinogens and
help reduce blood sugar levels. Parsley
stars in Creamy Tuna Salad in Phase 3.
3.
Cilantro
Cilantro revs up your digestive enzymes
like Parsley. That’s why we are using these two herbs in Phase 1 to let your
body eat with healthy foods! Be sure that it is fresh when you buy it because
it is pretty perishable. Cilantro can be
included in Mexican, Asian and Indian food.
You can use cilantro in Cultured
Super Salsa in Phase 1 and 3.
4.
Mint
As we all know, mint is a digestive
superstar! Mint treats irritable bowel syndrome, soothes stomach in cases of
indigestion or inflammation. Its strong
and refreshing aroma is an effective remedy for nausea, clearing up the
congestion of nose, throat bronchi and lungs. It is also a powerful antioxidant
herb that relieves depression and fatigue.
5.
Rosemary
Rosemary fights cancer cells and protect
blood vessels from damage that could trigger heart attack. Rosemary is used to
treat indigestion. Studies also show that rosemary helped people perform better
in memory tests and prevent brain aging.
6.
Oregano
Oregano is rich in Vitamin K that promotes
bone growth, maintenance of bone density and the production of blood clotting proteins.
It also has dietary antioxidants and antimicrobial ability. Oregano has an
anti-inflammatory property that can possibly be use against osteoporosis. Oregano is famous in Italian and Greek cuisine
but can be use in Mexican food too. Try
stirring oregano with your chili, taco meat, or black bean soup.
Herbs really do great in our body with its
stunning health benefits. So be sure to include it in your fast metabolism diet to achieve a
healthier body and healthier life.
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