Fresh Accompliments

Sprigs are good and live plants are better.....

Our herbs choices can liven up our food and add variety. They are also better for your heart health, especially garlic and ginger. Using herbs and other accompliments is a great way to make use of your garden and window ledges. Also in a lovely pot a great table centre piece. Once used they will keep growing. All of these can compliment recipes as main ingredients or used as finishing touches.   In addition to enhancing flavour, herbs offer a treasure trove of health benefits!

Basil

Bay Leaves

Chervil

Curry Leaves

Coriander

Dill

Fennel

Garlic

Horseradish

Ginger

Lemon Balm

Marjoram

Mint

Oregano

Pandan Leaf

Parsley

Pea Shoots

Rosemary

Sage

Samphire

Dulse Seaweed

Lettuce Seaweed

Tarragon

Thai Chives

Thyme

Sea Grapes

Sencha Green Tea

Turmeric

Health Benefits

Herbs offer a wide range of potential health benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial properties. They can also aid in digestion, improve brain function, and even help protect against chronic diseases like cancer and diabetes.

  • Basil-May help reduce stress, improve memory, and lower blood pressure. 
  • Ginger-Known for its anti-nausea properties and potential to lower blood sugar levels. 
  • Turmeric-Contains curcumin, a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compound. 
  • Thyme- Has antimicrobial properties and is a good source of vitamin C.