Cinnamon in bark is the spice preferred by cooks to give a particular flavor to their recipes. In healthy terms, cinnamon helps keep blood sugar in balance, helps prevent cholesterol, type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, triglycerides and ulcers. Tip: do not cook it too long, it can become bitter.
Chives are an aromatic plant. Like the other most used spices, chives have a decidedly particular taste, although lighter and more delicate than that of garlic or onion. It has diuretic, antiseptic, cardiotonic, hypoglycemic, vermifuge properties. Use it directly dried to flavor many dishes like a normal spice.
Herbs of Provence are a blend of fresh or dried aromatic plants. Unmissable in the recipes of local cuisine, these herbs are used to give the final touch in vegetable-based dishes, in stews, sauces, ragu and in grilled fish and meat, such as that of Sisteron lamb.
Nettle is an excellent nutritional supplement, rich in varied nutrients such as minerals and vitamins. Antioxidants are important for maintaining physical and mental conditions. The use of nettle can also help improve skin, nails, hair, general health conditions, mood stabilization and sleep quality.
Savory, like many other aromatic herbs, is attributed a herbal use, in particular linked to the digestive system. This medicinal plant is said to have antispasmodic and stomachic properties. Very widespread in Italy, in the kitchen it is excellent for flavoring food but is also rich in beneficial properties, it is antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antioxidant.
Gomasio is a Japanese condiment made from toasted and chopped sesame, used in cooking to flavor first and second courses, soups, salads and delicious sauces. It represents a beneficial aromatic solution, compared to common table salt: it contains less sodium and provides the body with various nutrients. The version of black gomasio includes dark sesame rich in antioxidants and minerals.
Hemp seeds contain numerous essential nutrients for our well-being, including proteins, vegetable fats, vitamins and minerals. They can be included in the diet to aid digestion and joint function, alleviate disorders related to the menstrual cycle and menopause. Hemp seeds are a real wonder food, tasty thanks to the flavor that evokes hazelnut and is exquisite in many recipes.