There are very few records of tarragon being used in ancient times, although it has been said that the Greeks used tarragon to treat toothache. Recently studies proved that one of the components of tarragon is eugenol, which is in fact a strong anaesthetic and pain reliever.
Broccoli is low in calories and is
one of the most nutrient-dense
foods. It's an excellent source of
vitamins A, C, and K, folic acid,
and fiber. It's also a good source
of potassium, phosphorus,
magnesium, and the vitamins B6
and E. Broccoli also contains the
carotenoid lutein, glucosinolates,
and phytochemicals that have
tremendous anticancer effects.
Choose firm, brightly colored peppers with tight skin
that are heavy for their size.
Avoid dull, shriveled or pitted peppers.
How to Store
Refrigerate bell peppers in plastic bag for use within 5 days.
Nutrition Benefits
Fat free; saturated fat free; low sodium; cholesterol free; low calorie; high in vitamin C.
Green beans, string beans, snap beans -- they are all the same thing, and they have a lot to offer us in the way of nutrition for a very low amount of carbohydrate. (Yellow string beans aren't quite as nutritious as the green type.)
You can use either bone in or boneless chicken. Bone in will take longer to cook, but you'll actually have a moister and more flavorful piece of chicken when it's cooked. To keep it healthy, remove the skin regardless of which type you are using - and trust me, the crunchy crust is so good you won't even miss the crispy skin!
by taking a tablespoon of black strap molasses, it is supposed to help with sleeplessness, restless leg syndrome. anxiety attacks, joint pain, etc.
Basil essential oil is also used as a digestive tonic. Since basil oil has carminative properties, it is used for treating indigestion, constipation, stomach cramps and flatulence. It provides immediate relief from the gas in your stomach and intestines. It is also colic and hence is used for bowel pain.
The mild vegetable mucilage in olive oil helps protect your body's digestive tract. Ancient civilizations used olive oil to heal wounds. Today it is not only considered a good remedy for skin problems but is also an effective moisturizer. Olive oil benefits are simple yet extremely effective.
Celery contains active compounds called phthalides, which can help relax the muscles around arteries and allow those vessels to dilate. With more space inside the arteries, the blood can flow at a lower pressure. phthalides also reduce stress hormones, one of whose effects is to cause blood vessels to constrict. When researchers injected 3-n-butyl phthalide derived from celery into laboratory animals, the animals' blood pressure dropped 12 to 14 percent. Of course, injection of a celery extract into laboratory animals is very far from food consumption by humans, and the researchers participating in this as yet unpublished study cautioned against overindulging in celery until clinical trials could be conducted with food and humans. But the potential helpfulness of this already nourishing food in lowering blood pressure seems likely, and it doesn't hurt that celery ranks as a very good source of potassium and a good source of calcium and magnesium, because increased intake of these minerals has also been associated with reduced blood pressure.