Tips on Eating Super Herbs and Spices:
Culinary and Medicinal
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Turn your eating around, making it livelier; find interesting ways to add sunshine fresh herbs or tantalizing spices and make incredible new dishes. Read about how the Roman’s utilized Rosemary, Oregano or Thyme for culinary dishes or herbal medicine. Why did these ancient herbs and spices lure hundreds of explorers from Europe to take to the seas? They were hunting for gold, of course, but instead found precious spices of Black Pepper, Cardamom, and Cinnamon. In Europe, spices like these were thought to help with the devastating Black Plague confronting their old world! If you love to grill, rub Rosemary on your meats because it wipes out the released carcinogens (HCA’s) that form when grilling, and you would normally consume. Parsley was chewed by the Romans in the 3rd century for their bad breath, since they were not aware of brushing or cleaning their teeth. Boy, can you imagine the yucky breath! Peppermint can decrease hot flash symptoms caused by breast cancer chemotherapy. Did you know garlic was used in WWI on the frontlines to help prevent gangrene and blood poisoning from wounds? There were no antibiotics available at the time. Super herbs and spices assist the immune system to defend against disease. Many of these longevity plants promote an array of anti-fungal, antiseptic, anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-parasitic botanical characteristics that are effective. So, even though Garlic is strong and smells sort of stinky it can minimize inflammation and therefore lower pain. It is amazingly simple to prepare your dishes with these marvelous plants. You do not have to be an expert. Our recipes are easy to understand, not complicated and adjustable to your taste. I realize not everyone will like all my super herbs and spices. We all are different; our taste buds react to flavors or textures they have been exposed to…. but let them discover some new taste. You might be in for a pleasant surprise. Hungarian goulash is famous because of its spicy paprika. Paprika is a great anti-aging spice and improves your eye site. Explore new taste sensations. Take a minute to make a difference in your health. Delve into the mystery of super herbs and spices
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One thing is certain, your tastebuds will wake up! Friends and family will be spreading the word about your discovery of new flavors that they tasted and the glorious aromas coming from your kitchen. Interesting tips and tidbits about using new additions to your dishes, such as; Mint added to your dishes can enhance your food. It can even be used to take a soothing bath, lowering anxiety. To boost your metabolism and help lose fat inhale the smell of rosemary or make a tea of true cinnamon before bedtime. An herb and spice garden are an unfathomable experience, it connects you to all the flavors, aromas and energies released by these ancient tropical plants; perfect for exploring new culinary ideas. Plant medicine should be utilized more often in our everyday culture due to their potent healing power. Find out how to create for yourself and your family better health by consuming super herbs and spices.
About the Author
Cindy Burrows has a B.S. and Medical Technology degree from Mansfield University in Pennsylvania. She is an experienced herbalist attending the East West School of Herbology in Santa Cruz, California and Nutrition Wellness from Wellness Forum, in Ohio. She has been a Natural Health Consultant, and produced her own herbal products, and sold at a booth in the local Austin Farmer’s Market. She coached and advised many clients to make a refreshing difference in their health habits. As a freelance writer and speaker for groups and conferences she has imparted expert advice on alternative health and herbs. She has assisted many health websites by writing articles on products and foods. She is past president of the Austin Herb Society, of Austin, Texas.