How to Use Herbs in Everyday Cooking
It’s no secret that one of our main goals is to boost our client’s nutrition by helping them up their game in the veggie department. But did you know that fresh herbs can be included in this venture?
That’s because in addition to adding flavor to our dishes, herbs contain unique anti-oxidants, essential oils, vitamins, phyto-sterols and many other nutritive substances which help equip our body to fight against germs and toxins and boost our immunity.
You can find fresh herbs at most supermarkets now, but if you are so inclined it can be fun (and economical) to set up a few pots of herbs in your kitchen or back porch.
Some of our favorites include rosemary, dill, cilantro, mint, chives, basil, thyme, parsley and sage.
Having trouble getting started? Here are 4 solutions to your most common herb obstacles (or “herbstacles” lol): 1. My herbs always wither away and get old too quickly. Take a mason jar or a glass and fill it about a quarter of the way with water. Place herbs standing up in the jar with the bottoms of the stems in the water. Cover them gently (not sealed tightly) with a plastic bag.
2. I want to grow my own herbs but I’m not sure how get started. Use THIS great starter kit from Amazon! 3. It’s too much of a pain to take the herbs off their stems! First of all, you CAN eat the stems which also deliver on nutrition. Alternatively, try using this very simple kitchen gadget which “de-stems” herbs and even greens like kale with ease.
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