Aromatic plants, detox foods that help digestion
Thyme, basil, coriander… Aromatic herbs perfume fish, meat, vegetables… but they are also very useful for good digestion and detoxification. To be consumed without moderation, especially if you are on a diet.
Summary
Three good reasons to eat aromatic herbs
Basil, parsley, coriander… Which plant for what benefit?
How to prepare and use aromatic plants
Healthy recipes with aromatic herbs
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When it comes to flavors, aromatic herbs are all good! They are also not lacking in strengths when it comes to their health benefits.
Three good reasons to eat aromatic herbs
Advice from Véronique Liégeois, dietician-nutritionist.
Aromatic herbs are low in calories: they do not provide more than 15 to 30 calories per 100 g, which means that they weigh nothing in the energy balance, especially since we rarely use more than 20 g, i.e. small bouquet. In addition, they help limit the addition of salt.
Aromatic herbs are rich in chlorophyll: this antioxidant substance is essential to fight against the harmful effects of free radicals, responsible for cardiovascular disease, cancer, etc.
Aromatic herbs provide vitamin K: this vitamin is essential for blood clotting. It also helps calcium to bind to the bones.
Basil, parsley, coriander… Which plant for what benefit?
Thyme: this aromatic plant contains phenol with antiseptic properties. It helps fight against respiratory tract ailments such as coughs or colds.
Coriander as a detox plant:
The antioxidants (phenolic acid, terpenoids, flavonoids, etc.) it contains promote the elimination of heavy metals through the urine.
Chives: it promotes blood circulation. Its strands contain vitamin C, carotenoids and flavonoids, which protect and strengthen the venous walls.
Basil as a poisonous plant
it helps to fight against digestive disorders (spasms, bloating…) thanks to rosmarinic acid, a powerful antioxidant.
Parsley: this aromatic herb contains chlorophyll and phenolic compounds that cleanse the mouth and fight bad breath.
Rosemary: this Mediterranean plant contains flavonoids with stimulating properties that increase bile secretions, which detoxifies the liver and revives its proper functioning.
How to prepare and use aromatic plants
Flavoring salt: place the desired amount of coarse salt in a mortar. Add dried herbs of your choice, pink berries, fennel seeds, etc. Crush with a pestle. Store in an airtight container.
Dry them well: hang them upside down for several days in a dry, dark place at a temperature between 20 and 30 ° C. You can also dry them in the oven at 80 ° C, with the door open, for 4 hours.
Freeze them well: once the herbs have been washed, chop them. Distribute them in an ice cube tray, cover them with water. They keep their appearance and taste and can be used as fresh herbs.
Perfume oil: boil a bottle for 15 min to sterilize it. Take it out and dry it. Place the chosen herb there, washed and dried. Pour in the oil. Close tightly. Taste after 15 days, keep cool.
