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Cooking with Herbs. KSC Dietetic Interns Krysta and Carly . Basil. Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial Can be grown in a pot Do NOT store in refrigerator Great source of Vitamin A and K. Cilantro. Anti-Oxidant, Lower cholesterol Choose fresh over dried
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Cooking with Herbs KSC Dietetic Interns Krysta and Carly
Basil • Anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial • Can be grown in a pot • Do NOT store in refrigerator • Great source of Vitamin A and K
Cilantro • Anti-Oxidant, Lower cholesterol • Choose fresh over dried • Store in refrigerator 3-5 days • Add at end of preparation • Rich in Folic acid, B-Vitamins, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C
Garlic • Antioxidant, Blood pressure regulator, lowers cholesterol • Store in a cool, dark, dry place • Excellent source of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium
Rosemary • Anti-oxidant, Anti-inflammatory, anti-fungal, anti-septic • Store in refrigerator 3-5 days • Add at last minute • Rich in Folic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron
DillWeed • Anti-oxidant, helps to control cholesterol, reduce blood sugar • Choose fresh over dried • Store in refrigerator 3-5 days • Contains fiber, eugenol, vitamin A, Vitamin C
Peppermint • Anti-oxidant, local anesthetic, control blood pressure and total cholesterol • Store dried in cool, dark place for a few months • Excellent source of potassium, calcium, iron, manganese
Thyme • Anti-septic, anti-fungal, anti-oxidant • Store in refrigerator for 3-5 days • Good source of potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium, selenium
Oregano • Anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic • Store in refrigerator in a zip lock bag • Rich in Vitamin A, Carotenes, lutein, Zea-xanthin
Tumeric • Anti-inflammatory, carminative, anti-microbial • Keep roots in air tight container for month in refrigerator • Rich in Vitamin B6, calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium
Ginger • Anti-inflammatory, anti-flatulent, anti-microbial • Can be kept in refrigerator for a month • Good source of potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium
Resources • http://www.precisenutrition.com • http://www.countryliving.com • http://www.seriouseats.com • http://www.marksdailyapple.com • http://www.gardening.ktsa.com • http://www.joyoushealth.ca • http://www.blogs.bu.edu • http://www.holistichomestead.com • http://www.39clues.wikia.com • http://www.telugu.blodsky.com • http://www.nutritionS-and-you.com/healthy-herbs.html
Questions? Thank you!