Bay leaf is known as a spice and is widely used in various dishes. In addition to its spicy aroma, the seasoning has many beneficial properties.
Since a balanced diet involves eating healthy and natural foods, laurel should definitely be included in your daily diet.
The rich composition of the spice contains copper, phosphorus and zinc, magnesium, calcium and iron, manganese, sodium, potassium and fluorine, ascorbic acid and vitamins of groups A, B, organic and fatty acids, fiber, essential oils, tannins.
Bay leaf is very beneficial for human health and rightfully bears the name - healer.
It helps to strengthen the nervous system, normalizes blood pressure, relieves insomnia, improves digestion. Laurel is taken not only internally, but also used externally, for example, to treat wounds.
This spice will help get rid of inflammation and relieve pain from arthritis and rheumatism.
Thanks to phytoncides, bay leaf can ease the course of colds. Various infusions and decoctions are prepared on the basis of bay leaf, but they should be taken with caution, there are a number of contraindications (pancreatitis, cholelithiasis, etc.).
"Lavrushka" helps in losing weight. The whole point is that this spice reduces blood sugar levels, removes excess moisture from the body, respectively, eliminates swelling and stimulates the metabolism process.
With a high calorie content, 313 kilocalories per 100 grams, bay leaf is still very useful for weight loss. Bay leaf will add slimness to your figure, simply added to soups, stews, ragout, sauces, and also try making a drink from bay leaf and cinnamon.
To prepare the drink you will need: 6 (six) bay leaves, 1 (one) cinnamon stick and a liter of water. Boil for 20 minutes. Take no more than one tablespoon each time before meals.
However, it is impossible to achieve high results in the fight for slimness with one drink, but with the addition of physical activity, training and proper nutrition (no fried hams, only stewing, boiling, baking) weight loss will be effective.
