Food Nutrition in Herbs
and Spices
Herbal medicine can be seen
as the forerunner of modern pharmacology - in fact many modern drugs are
derived from plants. Therefore including herbal flavorings in your daily
diet can make a big difference to your dietary health. Herbs and spices
may help digestion, respiratory infections, rheumatism and can help to
improve appetite, the urinary tract, insomnia as well as the symptoms
of colds and flus.
Energy
Herbs and spices typically
contain very small amounts of calories. For example, dried parsley contains
4 calories per teaspoon while chili and garlic powder contain about 9
calories per teaspoon.
Nutrients
Herbs and spices contain
no protein and only trace elements of fat or carbohydrate.
Vitamins in Herbs And Spices
Herbs and spices are not
a source of Vitamins.
Minerals in Herbs And Spices
Herbs and spices are not
a source of minerals or trace elements.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
Herbs and spices have a GI
value of Zero.
Most Nutritious Types of
Herbs And Spices
Consult a herbalist for information
about the most nutritious types of herbs, as all herbs have differing
dietary values. Nutrition in Types of Herbs
and Spices
Allspice
Basil
Basil, Dried
Bay Leaf
Black Pepper
Borage
Cardamon
Cayenne Pepper
Chervil
Chili Powder
Chives
Chives, Dried
Cinnamon
Cloves
Coriander
Coriander Leaves
Cress
Cumin Seed
Dill Weed
Garlic
Garlic Powder
Ginger
Ground Ginger
Marjoram
Oregano
Paprika
Parsley
Parsley, Dried
Pepper
Peppermint
Rosemary
Saffron
Sage
Spearmint
Tarragon
Thyme
Turmeric
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
More Information About
Calories and Energy Expenditure
Calorie Burning Exercise Advice
Calories Burned By Exercise
Calories in Foods
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