Hello family!
Do you love Italian food? Pasta and pizza might be favorites for you and your loved ones.
But what makes Italian food so tasty? Oregano.
It doesn't just add fantastic flavor to your meals—it also helps your body heal!
Oregano is a super herb!
7 Health Benefits of
Oregano
1 - Anti-Bacterial
- Stops bacterial growth
- Effective against giardia, staph, and Pseudomonas
- Kills E. coli, salmonella, listeria, and H. pylori
2 - Anti-Inflammatory
- Aids digestion
- Reduces colitis symptoms
3 - Wound-Healing
- Found in skincare products
4 - Antioxidant
- More antioxidants than apples, oranges,
or blueberries
- Prevents cell damage
- Supports the immune system
5 - Anti-Cancer properties
- May prevent and treat breast cancer
- Boosts overall health
6 - Antiviral
- Effective against human norovirus
- Contains carvacrol
7 - Anti-Parasite
- Destroys parasites
- Helps with symptoms like constipation and gas
Now that you know the health benefits,
I hope you're excited to include oregano in your meal planning! If you struggle with meal planning, our Inner Circle Coach Rhonda can help. She simplifies the process, offering new ideas and guidance whether you're learning new eating habits, are stuck in a rut, or just need some inspiration.
Oregano
is delicious and versatile. You can enjoy it in many ways, even without cooking. For instance, I love chewing a fresh leaf from my plant like gum. It releases the oregano essential oil and flavor, reminding me of God’s goodness.
Since oregano is full of benefits, oregano oil is just as beneficial. Simple and effective, oregano oil can be used in various ways.
Here is one quick and easy recipe to use oregano:
Tea
Recipe
1 cup of filtered water, brought to a boil
Add 2 tablespoons of fresh oregano
1 teaspoon of honey
Since we began discussing Italian food, it’s only fitting to share an Italian recipe that uses oregano!
