No One Told You That Oregano Tea Was This Good for You

Oregano is a vital kitchen and medicinal herb that offers many crucial health benefits, thanks to its powerful antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, anticancer, and antibacterial properties. Although oregano is commonly used in kitchens to add flavor to hot meals and salads, one of the very best ways you can reap the benefits of oregano is by drinking it as a delicious tea. Here we’ll show you how to make this health-giving brew.  

 

The Nutritional Properties of Oregano

 The fragrant Mediterranean herb, oregano, boasts the following nutritional properties: Vitamins A, C, E, and K, calcium, fiber, folate, manganese, niacin, iron, the carotenoids lutein, cryptoxanthin, and zeaxanthin. It has an incredible capacity to prevent diseases, detoxify the body, and balance the hormones. It's also considered a strong parasite fighter.

Oregano has one of the highest antioxidant activity ratings, standing at 175,925 for oxygen radical absorbance (ORAC) value, which makes it very good at neutralizing free radicals. Amazingly, oregano is 42 times more effective as an antioxidant than apples are.

 

Furthermore, oregano contains the phytochemical quercetin, which slows cancer growth and helps bring about apoptosis, otherwise known as cell suicide, in cancer cells. A 2011 study by the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology has analyzed the potential effects of the oregano compound carvacrol on prostate cancer, on the back of an abundant literature that links the compound with treating other cancers. The study shows that oregano could prove to be useful in treating or preventing cancers. 

 

The Health Benefits of Oregano

oregano is a beneficial remedy for many health conditions and ailments. Here’s a brief list of some of the conditions that oregano tea can help you out with: 

• Cough and cold 

• Asthma 

• Arthritis 

• Digestive disorder 

• Muscle pain 

• Acne 

• Dandruff 

• Bronchitis 

• Toothache 

• Bloating 

• Headaches 

• Heart conditions 

• Heartburn (acid reflux) 

• Allergies 

• Intestinal parasites 

• Earache 

• Fatigue 

• Repelling insects 

• Urinary tract infections 

• Menstrual cramps

You can administer oregano in several ways to get these health benefits. Whether you use dried or fresh leaves, oregano oil, or oregano tablets, you are sure to do your health a world of good, provided you make it a part of your regular diet. 

 

You will need: 

• 4-6 tsps. dried oregano leaves (4-6 tbsps. fresh oregano)

• 2-3 cups of water 

• A slice of organic lemon (optional) 

• Organic raw honey to taste 

 

The easiest way to brew is to use a tea infuser. However, if you don’t have one, follow these directions: 

 

Directions: 

1. Put the water in a small pot and bring it to the boil. Turn off heat when it’s boiled. 

2. Add the oregano leaves to the water and let them steep for 5 minutes. 

3. Strain away the leaves. Add honey, if desired. 

4. Let it cool a little, and drink warm up to three times per day. 

 

Other Ways of Consuming Oregano

 

Oregano Leaves in Cooking 

Oregano is a popular herbal addition to many tomato-based Italian dishes, but not exclusively. You can use fresh or dried herbs for cooking, though dried herbs have a more potent flavor. When adding oregano to your food, take note of the following: 

• Always add the oregano towards the end of the cooking process to avoid losing too much of its flavor. 

 

• Add a little at a time to avoid the meal being spoiled with its bitterness. 

 

• 1 tablespoon oregano leaves is equal to 1 teaspoon. 

 

• Add a spice blend including oregano, cloves, cinnamon, rosemary, ginger, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder to meat before cooking. This will reduce oxidation in the meat by 71%.

Oregano Oil  

Oregano oil is known to be useful for fighting off infections, such as candida. It also stops the growth of E. Coli, eradicates yeast infections, and foodborne pathogens. To make use of oregano oil for specific purposes, try the following: 

 

For athlete’s foot/nail fungus: Soak your feet in a basin of water containing a few teaspoons of oregano oil. Otherwise, rub the diluted oil (1 drop oil in tsp. olive/coconut oil) onto your skin or nails. 

 

Inhale for sinus infections/cold: Put a few drops of oregano oil into a steaming pot of water. Inhale the steam without burning yourself. 

 

Under the tongue to prevent parasites and treat infections: Dilute a drop of oregano oil with a teaspoon of a carrier oil and place a couple of drops under your tongue. Keep it there for just a few minutes before rinsing your mouth clean with water. Do this around four times per day.

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Asparagus may have more health benefits than a multivitamin—and should be in your diet

When vegetables are tasty, along with being rich in properties that can compete with a multivitamin, integrating them into the diet becomes much easier. Such is the case with asparagus–packed with antioxidants, a diuretic and full of vitamins, they can be turned into a gourmet dish as well as be part of a daily low-calorie regimen. They exist in many colours but whether white, green, pink or purple, the virtues of asparagus, which is native to the Mediterranean basin and Asia Minor, remain unchanged. Among the best-known properties is that it is a mild diuretic. Even wild asparagus causes the body to purify itself.

Benefits of asparagus

If the presence of antioxidants and vitamins were not enough to make asparagus one of the best vegetables to consume, the nutritional values could elect it as an indispensable diet ally. In fact, a 100-gram serving of it contains only 20 calories and consists of 50 percent protein, 42 percent carbohydrates and 8 percent lipids. Even more important for the health and well-being of the body are its nutritional values. Asparagus is rich in several micronutrients:

• Vitamin E and vitamin C, which are essential against oxidative stress
• Thiamine and B vitamins act as an energy source to keep concentration high and essential for regulating blood sugar
• Vitamin K, which helps with blood clotting and bone health
• Folic acid, essential for pregnant women-contributes to fetal development and can also prevent diseases of the nervous system
• Beta-carotene and carotenoids, which promote the assimilation of vitamin A, which is essential for preventing aging
• Glutathione, which counteracts the harmful effects of sunlight
• Magnesium and potassium, which help manage anxiety and physical fatigue, acting as a real stress reliever
• Calcium, phosphorus and chromium, minerals that regulate insulin's ability to transport glucose into cells
• Selenium, manganese, iron, zinc and copper are excellent antioxidants

The health effects of asparagus

Because of their ability to stimulate diuresis and high fibre content, they provide excellent bowel and regularity benefits. The presence of fibre also helps keep sugar and cholesterol levels under control. A positive effect in terms of prevention as it is an excellent sources of antioxidants– asparagus fights infections. It low in calorie content and has B vitamins, which promote a well-functioning metabolism

Contraindications

Asparagus can be considered free of contraindications. However, their consumption is not recommended for those suffering from cystitis, kidney stones, kidney failure and nephritis, as they stimulate diuresis. The presence of purines and auric acid also makes asparagus inadvisable in cases of gout or hypeuricemia.

Is it better eaten cooked or raw?

Eaten cooked or raw, the benefits of asparagus remain unchanged. Deserving of some attention, however, is its cooking water, which can be reused to make a detox herbal tea. Enriched with lemon and ginger, it is ideal for achieving a diuretic and detox effect. It is also a useful combination for combating hangover, especially perfect when consumed fresh in the morning.

 

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Beetroot Juice

In the field of Chinese medicine, a juice that contains apple, beet, and carrot has, for centuries, been regarded as a "miracle drink", due to the wealth of benefits it provides for both mind and body. The wonderful effects of this drink and the simplicity of these common ingredients have made it a very popular remedy in many countries around the world. 

 

To prepare this drink you just extract the juice from each of the ingredients and mix it together. The vegetables and fruits should be fresh and the juice must be consumed immediately. Generally, the best time for drinking it is in the morning on an empty stomach.

 

 

The compounds in each of the juice's ingredients make it an extremely nutritious drink:

• Apples - This fruit is packed with beneficial antioxidants for the body as well as vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, and K. Apples also contain plenty of other nutrients, such as folic acid, zinc, magnesium, fiber, calcium, and iron. 

 

 • Carrots - Carrots are known to be an excellent source of vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, and K. In addition, the carrot has huge amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid in it, which support the buildup of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium. 

 

• Beets - Beets contribute to cardiovascular health and provide nutrients such as vitamin A, C, B, iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, and other anti-aging compounds. The combination of these three powerful ingredients provide the nutrients needed to maintain a healthy body throughout the day, promote good health and prevent a variety of diseases.

The Benefits 

 

1. It's believed that the antioxidant compounds of this juice can help prevent cancers and restrict the growth of cancer cells, protecting them from the harm of free radicals. By doing this, they are preventing accumulative damage to the cells that may eventually evolve into cancerous formations. 

 

 2. This juice is known to contribute to the health of different body organs such as the liver, kidneys, and pancreas, and prevent the onset of disease. It does this by purifying your body from toxins, thereby making the organs' jobs easier so there's less strain on them to perform. When organs like the liver don't have to work so hard, they stay healthy - and so do you. 

 

3. The beta-carotene and lutein present in carrots, coupled with the powerful properties of beets, help promote cardiovascular health. Furthermore, the properties of the apple help reduce cholesterol and keep blood pressure stable - two conditions that can potentially lead to heart problems. Combined, this juice is one of the best things you can do for your heart.

 

 4. In Chinese medicine, this drink is associated with many skin health benefits. Regular consumption helps remove pimples and blackheads, moisturizes your skin, combats dryness, improves the appearance of wrinkles, and revitalizes old tissues.

5. Many people have testified that this juice provides excellent support to the functioning of the digestive system, especially for people who suffer from ulcers, intestinal problems, and chronic constipation. Drink it several times a day for regular bowel movements. 

 

6. The juice provides all the nutrients needed to maintain good cognitive functions, enhance memory, and promote concentration. In the long run, the ingredients in this juice may even help prevent the onset of some of the neurological diseases that occur with age. 

 

 7. For people who work in front of a computer for long periods of time, drinking this juice regularly will moisten your eyes and help you avoid irritation, fatigue, and dryness. 

 

8. The combination of the vitamins and nutrients in these three foods is an excellent way to strengthen and stimulate the immune system. This is vital when it comes to fighting and preventing diseases, allergies, and infections. 

 

9. The drink acts as a natural detoxifier that promotes blood purification and the elimination of toxins. As a result, the production of red blood cells, that carry oxygen to all of our body parts, increases – making sure our entire body stays healthy and ‘fed’. 

 

10. Women with intense menstrual symptoms can drink this juice to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and prevent menstrual cramps.

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Three-Ingredient Apple, Carrot and Beet Superjuice

In the field of Chinese medicine, a juice that contains apple, beet, and carrot has, for centuries, been regarded as a "miracle drink", due to the wealth of benefits it provides for both mind and body. The wonderful effects of this drink and the simplicity of these common ingredients have made it a very popular remedy in many countries around the world. 
To prepare this drink you just extract the juice from each of the ingredients and mix it together. The vegetables and fruits should be fresh and the juice must be consumed immediately. Generally, the best time for drinking it is in the morning on an empty stomach.
The compounds in each of the juice's ingredients make it an extremely nutritious drink:
• Apples- This fruit is packed with beneficial antioxidants for the body as well as vitamins such as A, B1, B2, B6, C, E, and K. Apples also contain plenty of other nutrients, such as folic acid, zinc, magnesium, fiber, calcium, and iron. 
Carrots- Carrots are known to be an excellent source of vitamin A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, and K. In addition, the carrot has huge amounts of niacin and pantothenic acid in it, which support the buildup of minerals such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, and selenium. 
Beets- Beets contribute to cardiovascular health and provide nutrients such as vitamin A, C, B, iron, copper, magnesium, potassium, and other anti-aging compounds. 
The combination of these three powerful ingredients provide the nutrients needed to maintain a healthy body throughout the day, promote good health and prevent a variety of diseases.

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