Top 10 Favorite Herbs + Spices for the Kitchen
Basil: boost immunity, high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, helps to detoxify the body, and supports heart health
How to use it in the kitchen: add fresh basil to your water or finely chop and add to your salads
Dill: high in antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, may help to lower cholesterol, and support gut and skin health
How to use it in the kitchen: always like to use fresh over dried as the flavor is richer, great to add to homemade dressings and ranch
Cayenne Pepper: detoxifying, inflammatory, may help relieve joint pain, boost immune system
How to use it in the kitchen: I use this a lot when cooking for extra spice, put in your sauces, meats, vegetables, etc. you can also add into your morning water with lemon for a metabolism booster
Cinnamon: high in antioxidants, may help regulate blood sugar, supports heart health, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial
How to use it in the kitchen: sprinkle into your coffee, baking, and smoothies
Mint: helps to de-bloat, calming for the body, aids in digestions, make your breath smell good, may help relieve heartburn, and also may help relive fatigue
How to use it in the kitchen: add to your water for a health boost, finely chop up into your salads (very refreshing and cooling for the body)
Turmeric: anti-inflammatory, boosts immune system, may help to ease pain such as arthritis, detoxifying, supports skin health (helps to combat acne)
How to use it in the kitchen: add to homemade juices, smoothies, lattes, or teas
Rosemary: anti-inflammatory, mood booster, boost metabolism, natural remedy for heartburn, helps to protect memory, and promotes hair growth
How to use it in the kitchen: pairs well with steak, garlic, and grass fed butter, also really good with roasted potatoes and butternut squash
Parsley: detoxifier, metabolism booster, contains Vitamin C (immune booster + supports skin health), anti-aging, and anti-fungal
How to use it in the kitchen: add into your meatballs, chop into your salads, and I love to add to my chicken when making chicken cutlets or chicken parmigiana
Oregano: immune booster herb, support kidney health, anti-viral, high in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory
How to use it in the kitchen: add into your homemade sauces and chicken marinades
Cilantro: helps to detoxify from heavy metals, anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, aids in digestive health and supports heart health
How to use it in the kitchen: great to add into homemade salad dressings and for taco night at home!