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Healthy Gourma Research Paper

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Most at home cooks are familiar with fresh herbs. They are nature’s natural seasonings that can infuse your cooking with flavor and freshness. Healthy Gourmet hosts chef Ezra Title and nutritionist Julie Daniluk, informs us that some culinary herbs have the ability to do more than flavor foods—they can also help detox your body.

In an episode of Healthy Gourmet, Julie helps local firefighters revamp a starch and fat heavy meal by replacing some of the salt and other seasonings with fresh herbs. “Anything in the onion family is incredibly important for firefighters,” she tells one fireman, “because the sulphur in these plants help detoxify the environmental chemicals you are going through.” Herbs that taste great and help purge your body of …show more content…

This popular culinary herb is part of the Lamiaceae (mint) family. Basil is delicious in marinara and pesto, but it’s also a powder liver detoxifier. The herb also reduces inflammation, regulates blood sugar and improves circulation. If you are feeling like your later dinner with friends is making you feel a bit blah the next morning, make a simple infused basil water to help purge your body of toxins. You’ll feel like a million bucks!

Mint
Peppermint, spearmint or sweet mint—no matter which of the three you fancy the most, it’s all great for your body. All types of mint are in the, you guess it, Lamiaceae family. Mint is known to help ease upset stomachs and cramping. It also effectively helps digestion by improving the flow of bile from the liver, to the gallbladder, to the small intestine, where it breaks down dietary fats. Mint is delicious in savory, as well as, sweet dishes. Add a few sprigs to a tall glass of water for a refreshing drink.

Grilled Steaks Lettuce Wraps

Chef Erza uses fresh parsley, mint, basil and chives, along with sheep's milk feta for his rustic herb salad. The herbs are served in a lettuce leaf “cups”, along with thin slices of grilled flank steak and caramelized onions. The lettuce cups are perfect for portion control, as well as, a source of added fiber. Both Julie and Erza are in agreement with taste and nutrition with this

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