Many people think of herbs as either simply a way to add flavor to your cooking, or as a mysterious and slightly sinister type of ancient "witch doctor" medicine that should be treated with either suspicion or scorn. Even many people who embrace natural remedies are intimidated by the thought of trying to make their own herbal medicines.
However, humans have been using herbs for multiple purposes for thousands of years, and as long as you learn how to properly prepare them, you can enjoy their healing powers without fear.
In fact, you may be surprised to learn that even the basic culinary herbs you probably already have in your kitchen have some powerful health benefits.
For example, did you know that stuffing your turkey with sage helps to keep away the colds that begin circulating around Thanksgiving? Did you know that adding ginger to a fish meal kills pathogens found specifically in fish? When you sprinkle thyme into your meat marinades it helps you to more easily digest the fat in the meat.
In fact, all of the common spices such as oregano, garlic, sage, cloves and pepper contain healing attributes that inspire good food and good health!
However, humans have been using herbs for multiple purposes for thousands of years, and as long as you learn how to properly prepare them, you can enjoy their healing powers without fear.
In fact, you may be surprised to learn that even the basic culinary herbs you probably already have in your kitchen have some powerful health benefits.
For example, did you know that stuffing your turkey with sage helps to keep away the colds that begin circulating around Thanksgiving? Did you know that adding ginger to a fish meal kills pathogens found specifically in fish? When you sprinkle thyme into your meat marinades it helps you to more easily digest the fat in the meat.
In fact, all of the common spices such as oregano, garlic, sage, cloves and pepper contain healing attributes that inspire good food and good health!
That's why I think the newly updated book by Kami McBride, The Herbal Kitchen, is such a valuable resource. It helps average people understand that the common herbs they cook with every day are actually healing plants. People don’t always think of them that way, but every herb and spice in your cupboard has medicinal properties and valuable health benefits!
Do you enjoy eating garlic bread? Does oregano always find its way into your spaghetti sauce? Do you garnish potato salad with paprika? Then you are participating in the ancient tradition of using herbs to enhance the health benefits and digestibility of your food. Herbs in the kitchen not only augment the flavor of what we eat, they support our overall health and wellness on a daily basis.
Think of your spice cabinet as more than a source of flavor. It is also a medicine chest, full of healing remedies that can help you to keep your family well!
Almost every home has some sort of spice rack. The Herbal Kitchen helps people become more aware of the value of their spice rack contents. There is an extraordinary pharmacy waiting for you right in your own kitchen. Using medicinal herbs doesn’t have to be foreign and difficult or take a year of college to obtain. We can begin with what we have on hand and already have a relationship with.
Let’s take cinnamon for example; most everyone has cinnamon in the pantry or spice cabinet and has used it to liven up their oatmeal or pumpkin pie mix. Cinnamon is a highly medicinal herb with hundreds of health and kitchen medicine applications. It is a first rate cold and flu prevention remedy. Cinnamon offers relief form menstrual cramps, allergy symptoms, coughs and much more. People use cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg during the holidays because they are spices that help us to digest heavy food and creamy deserts.
We all have to eat, and we need whole, natural foods to be healthy. We need herbs and spices to add flavor to and help us digest what we eat. Herbs and spices are the bridge to assimilating our foods well. If you look through old cookbooks, each food is paired with specific spices. Sage goes with turkey, pepper goes with cheese sauces, fennel goes with sausage, celery seed garnishes root vegetables, mustard and horseradish are served with beef and the list goes on.
Unfortunately, in recent decades as we have come to rely on packaged foods preserved with salt, sugar and chemicals, we use fewer herbs and spices to flavor and preserve our food. The Herbal Kitchen is about reclaiming the art of using herbs in our daily food routines and developing a deeper understanding of the relationship between our food and our wellness. The book contains a wealth of information on cooking with herbs, as well as over 250 recipes to try out in your own kitchen.
Whether you are interested in the healing power of herbs, or just cooking and eating healthier, I think you will find The Herbal Kitchen to be a very valuable resource. You can pre-order the book now and get some pretty cool bonus gifts along with it. Check it out here.
To your health,
Rose.
Do you enjoy eating garlic bread? Does oregano always find its way into your spaghetti sauce? Do you garnish potato salad with paprika? Then you are participating in the ancient tradition of using herbs to enhance the health benefits and digestibility of your food. Herbs in the kitchen not only augment the flavor of what we eat, they support our overall health and wellness on a daily basis.
Think of your spice cabinet as more than a source of flavor. It is also a medicine chest, full of healing remedies that can help you to keep your family well!
Almost every home has some sort of spice rack. The Herbal Kitchen helps people become more aware of the value of their spice rack contents. There is an extraordinary pharmacy waiting for you right in your own kitchen. Using medicinal herbs doesn’t have to be foreign and difficult or take a year of college to obtain. We can begin with what we have on hand and already have a relationship with.
Let’s take cinnamon for example; most everyone has cinnamon in the pantry or spice cabinet and has used it to liven up their oatmeal or pumpkin pie mix. Cinnamon is a highly medicinal herb with hundreds of health and kitchen medicine applications. It is a first rate cold and flu prevention remedy. Cinnamon offers relief form menstrual cramps, allergy symptoms, coughs and much more. People use cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg during the holidays because they are spices that help us to digest heavy food and creamy deserts.
We all have to eat, and we need whole, natural foods to be healthy. We need herbs and spices to add flavor to and help us digest what we eat. Herbs and spices are the bridge to assimilating our foods well. If you look through old cookbooks, each food is paired with specific spices. Sage goes with turkey, pepper goes with cheese sauces, fennel goes with sausage, celery seed garnishes root vegetables, mustard and horseradish are served with beef and the list goes on.
Unfortunately, in recent decades as we have come to rely on packaged foods preserved with salt, sugar and chemicals, we use fewer herbs and spices to flavor and preserve our food. The Herbal Kitchen is about reclaiming the art of using herbs in our daily food routines and developing a deeper understanding of the relationship between our food and our wellness. The book contains a wealth of information on cooking with herbs, as well as over 250 recipes to try out in your own kitchen.
Whether you are interested in the healing power of herbs, or just cooking and eating healthier, I think you will find The Herbal Kitchen to be a very valuable resource. You can pre-order the book now and get some pretty cool bonus gifts along with it. Check it out here.
To your health,
Rose.
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