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IT’S ABOUT ‘THYME’

Sage Sage is thought to be a natural remedy for anxiety and fatigue. It can also be a memory enhancer for older adults.

Although you can always buy fresh herbs at the supermarket, perhaps you should consider growing your own herb garden. The sights and scents alone would help relieve stress and revitalize your soul, not to mention help you save money. An herb garden will also add to your home’s curb appeal. Here are some health benefits of individual herbs:

Thyme

Thyme contains thymol, which has been found to have antiseptic, antifungal characteristics. Thymol is also a key ingredient in Listerine.

Chives

Cilantro

Mint

Rich in vitamin A, mint provides more than half of the day’s recommended intake in just two tablespoons. In addition, it is good for the treating bad breath, indigestion, nausea, headaches, respiratory disorders, asthma, pimples, and cavities.

This highly fragrant herb supplies fiber and iron in your diet, as well as helps clear heavy metals from your body.

Dill

Basil

Spent the night out partying? Eat some basil, which is known to have a detoxifying effect on the liver.

WHAT HERBS GO WITH WHAT DISHES?

BASIL: tomatoes, peas, squash, lamb, fish, and eggs.

THYME: vegetable soup, beef, cheese, and pork.

CILANTRO: meats, salads, yellow squash, beets, tomatoes, stews

CHIVES: fish, shellfish, baked potatoes, corn, tomatoes

DILL: seafood, yogurt, potato salad, freshbaked bread, soup

MINT: peas, corn, carrots, chocolate, lobster, scallops, lamb

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SAGE: porrkk, beef, duck, chicickkeen

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