Tag: digestion
Beetroot
A beetroot is a vegetable with deep purple roots. These can be eaten raw or cooked, and the green leafy part of the beet is also edible. The beetroot contains a unique group of antioxidants called betacyanins, which help to give them their vibrant colour and medicinal benefits. This study states that – beetroot appears…
Fennel
Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is an aromatic herb, with a distinct aniseed flavour. It is part of the Umbellifereae family and is related to parsley, carrots, dill and coriander. Good quality fennel should be white or light green in colour, with a firm, solid bulb. As well as being great to cook with, it also has quite a few…
Basil
(Ocimum basilicum) Benefits of Basil The main benefits are: it helps digestion fortifies the nervous system it is good for headaches is anti-inflammatory (due to its eugenol content) is a mild diuretic it has some antibiotic properties contains antioxidants (the main type of phenolics found in basil are the flavonoids, which include vicenin, orientin, eugenol and…