April 2024 - Health & Productivity Newsletter

HERBS Consuming herbs may help to prevent and manage heart disease, cancer and diabetes. It may also help to reduce blood clots and provide anti-inflammatory. Research is ongoing but studies have shown that: Garlic, ginger, rosemary and lemongrass may help lower cholesterol. Garlic is useful for people with mildly elevated blood pressure. Flaxseed, cinnamon, and rosemary can help control blood sugar. Garlic, onions, chives, leeks, mint, basil, oregano, sage and many other herbs can help protect against cancer. Herbs are rich in antioxidants, especially cloves, cinnamon, sage, oregano and thyme. Fresh herbs often contain higher antioxidant levels compared to processed or dried herbs. If you are using herbs in order to harness their health-promoting aspects first and foremost, aim to add your fresh herbs at the end of cooking or as you serve to preserve these properties. heal t hbenefi ts of

NOW IS THE TIME TO PLANT YOUR OWN!

ba s il p e st o 1.Pulse 2 cups basil and 1/3 cup pine nuts 2.Add and pulse 3 cloves garlic and 1/2 cup cheese 3.Pour in 1/2 cup olive oil, pulse 4.Add salt and pepper to taste, pulse Enjoy with spaghetti squash, pasta, potatoes, crackers or bread 5.

https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/herbs

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