Ah, the delightful aroma of a leg of lamb roasting with sage or oregano roasted chicken. Or, perhaps you crave the taste of mouth-watering oven-roasted potatoes with rosemary.
While these herbs tickle the nose and infuse these dishes with terrific flavor, they also fill them with fantastic, anti-inflammatory antioxidants.
When we consume an inflammatory diet, which includes foods high in sugar, dairy, refined flour, artificial additives and saturated fats, we’re setting our body up to fail. Because our body doesn’t need these ingredients to thrive, it views them as an invader, going into defense mode and thus causing inflammation.
However, anti-inflammatory properties in herbs like oregano, sage and rosemary may help reduce the risk of certain diseases and conditions. As fresh and dry herbs contain an equal amount of antioxidants, use whichever type you prefer.
Fresh herbs can be grown quite easily and affordably, and tend to be more aromatic and flavorful.