Delicious and Healthy Herbs

By: Lara Endreszl

Health News, Natural Health

Almost every breakfast I have ever had outside my kitchen comes with a clump of parsley—although I have never seen anyone eat the lonely sprig, I have long wondered if it was one of the original “green” recycled items in many eateries—but this is not how we should think of herbs. Herbs have become much more than an afterthought, and even though they are usually the last bit added to a plate, they are also the first thing you see. Herbs add another level of flavor and an added health benefits. Find out if your favorite greenery makes our list for popular healthy herbs none of us should be so quick to disregard:

Chives
Don’t let the baked potato fool you; these flavorful little herbs are a delight in other dishes too. Chop them up and add to soups, salads, homemade butters, salad dressings, and a whole lot more for a little color and a lot of taste. A cousin to the onion and garlic, chives contain substantial amounts of vitamin C as well as potassium, iron, folic acid, and calcium, all necessary for a well-rounded, nutritious meal. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), chives are used to stop a runny nose or clear a stuffy one. Chives have also been helpful throughout centuries for keeping bad breath away, strengthening the muscles in the lower back, increasing circulation, and calming churning stomachaches. Read more...