Originally Published on: Nov 27, 2016 – 20:02 by A-G @ soultranslations.com

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What Is It?

• herb
• small evergreen shrub (Labiatae family-related to mint)
• wonderful smell
• pine-like fragrance
• pungent flavor
• perfect to flavor to chicken, lamb, pork, salmon and tuna, soups, and sauces
• many health benefits
• native to the Mediterranean

Healing Properties/Health Benefits

• stimulates the immune system
• increases circulation
• improves digestion
• may be useful for reducing the severity of asthma attacks
• increase the blood flow to the head and brain, improving concentration

Nutrition

• good source of vitamin A (in the form of provitamin A carotenoid phytonutrients)

Availability and How To Grow

• available throughout the year
• choose organic when possible

• Fresh

  • better flavor than dried
  • should look vibrantly fresh, deep sage green, free from yellow or dark spots
  • store in refrigerator (in original packaging or damp paper towel)

• Dried

  • keep in a tightly sealed container in a cool, dark and dry
  • lasts about six months

 

References

• The World’s Healthiest Foods: Rosemary

 

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