Healing power of herbs and superfood

Let your medicine be your food and food be your medicine” Hippocrates

 

Surprisingly, while modern doctors acknowledge Hippocrates' contribution to medicine through the oath, the thought that our food might be our medicine is rarely considered in medical practice.

Healing power of 4 herbs

- Ginger is a powerful anti-nausea treatment and has antimicrobial properties. The fresh root can be sliced or diced and added to stir-fries, as well as candied and eaten straight from the hand.

- Oregano is an antioxidant. Antioxidants aid in the removal of "free radicals," which are waste products of the body's metabolic activities. Arthritis and other inflammatory diseases are thought to be caused by free radicals. As a result, don’t be shy in sprinkling this herb on all your favourite dishes.

- Rosemary is also an antioxidant plant that may aid with memory, cataract & Alzheimer’s disease prevention. Let’s not forget that it also tastes delicious on a wide range of food.

- Turmeric is a popular ingredient in Indian cuisines. It is used to treat arthritis. It may also improve heart health and prevent against Alzheimer’s and cancer as well as having anti-inflammatory properties.

3 super foods

-             Garlic has antifungal and antibacterial qualities, making it an effective cold and flu preventer. Furthermore, it’s highly nutritious but with only few calories.

-          Onions is an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory food. It also decreases triglycerides & cholesterol levels

 

-          Berries are loaded with antioxidants, they may improve blood sugar and insulin response, they are high in fibres, they provide many nutrients, they may help fight inflammation & cholesterol; they can be enjoyed in all types of diets and are delicious alone or in recipes

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