Cooking with Herbs KSC Dietetic Interns Krysta and Carly

Basil Anti-oxidant, anti- inflammatory, anti- bacterial Can be grown in a pot Do NOT store in refrigerator Great source of Vitamin A and K

Cilantro Anti-Oxidant, Lower cholesterol Choose fresh over dried Store in refrigerator 3-5 days Add at end of preparation Rich in Folic acid, B- Vitamins, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin C

Garlic Antioxidant, Blood pressure regulator, lowers cholesterol Store in a cool, dark, dry place Excellent source of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, selenium

Rosemary Anti-oxidant, Anti- inflammatory, anti- fungal, anti-septic Store in refrigerator 3-5 days Add at last minute Rich in Folic acid, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, iron

Dill Weed Anti-oxidant, helps to control cholesterol, reduce blood sugar Choose fresh over dried Store in refrigerator 3- 5 days Contains fiber, eugenol, vitamin A, Vitamin C

Peppermint Anti-oxidant, local anesthetic, control blood pressure and total cholesterol Store dried in cool, dark place for a few months Excellent source of potassium, calcium, iron, manganese

Thyme Anti-septic, anti- fungal, anti-oxidant Store in refrigerator for 3-5 days Good source of potassium, calcium, manganese, magnesium, selenium

Oregano Anti-bacterial, anti- fungal, anti-septic, anti-spasmodic Store in refrigerator in a zip lock bag Rich in Vitamin A, Carotenes, lutein, Zea-xanthin

Tumeric Anti-inflammatory, carminative, anti- microbial Keep roots in air tight container for month in refrigerator Rich in Vitamin B6, calcium, iron, potassium, manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium

Ginger Anti-inflammatory, anti-flatulent, anti- microbial Can be kept in refrigerator for a month Good source of potassium, manganese, copper, magnesium

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