Rosemary dried

Rosemary is a blue-flowered evergreen plant that is common in Mediterranean countries. Even the ancient Greeks appreciated the useful properties of dried rosemary and considered this plant sacred. And the Romans claimed that the rosemary belongs to the goddess of love. Due to its specific aroma, which resembles a mixture of needles and lemon, this spice is successfully used in cooking. Real foodies have not ignored this seasoning and add it to their dishes both fresh and dried.

This seasoning is simply great for flavoring various dishes from meat, potatoes, salads. Drinks seasoned with rosemary, such as tea, tincture or wine, are equally popular. To give a special accent to soups, this spice is used in moderate amounts. In general, when adding rosemary to food, you should follow the same rules as when "working" with laurel leaves: if you overexpose it, the dish will acquire an undesirable bitter taste.

Dried rosemary is often flavored with pasta and added to traditional Italian tortillas. It is also used in desserts, adding a small amount of spice to the fruits. The calorie content of dried rosemary is 331 kcal per hundred grams.

Benefits of dried rosemary

The benefits of dried rosemary are beyond doubt, because this plant is the richest source of vitamin B6, potassium, magnesium and copper. Despite the fact that this spice contains a lot of saturated fat, but it can "boast" of minimal harmful cholesterol.

In large cities, the use of this spice is simply indispensable, due to the fact that rosemary fights stress, depression and daytime sleepiness. Eating a very small amount of rosemary has a beneficial effect on the general state of the body, improving digestion and stimulating blood circulation.

The benefits of dried rosemary are known and as an excellent antiseptic that protects us from colds and flu, and also contributes to cell renewal.

Cosmetologists advise "making friends" with this plant, because rosemary brings great benefits to female beauty, as it helps to maintain youth until the advanced years. And also, they say that a woman from whom the aroma of rosemary comes from is able to attract the attention of men.

Harm of dried rosemary

In the use of rosemary, moderation and caution should be observed, since high doses of this spice are contraindicated in pregnancy. The harm of dried rosemary can also affect those who suffer from hypertension, neuroses, seizures of epilepsy, as well as other neurological diseases.