Description
Description
Tempering is an important aspect of cooking. Use of bay leaves in dishes that have a lot of ghee, butter and spices makes them easy to digest. Bay leaves are rich in a compound called Linalool that helps lower the level of stress hormones in the body and as a result reduces anxiety and chances of depression too. Fresh or dried bay leaves are used in cooking for their distinctive flavor and fragrance. The presence of a unique phyto-nutrient called parthenolide that can reduce inflammation significantly, further reducing the chances of developing conditions like arthritis. Bay leaves have antifungal properties that help protect the skin from any foreign material from causing any infection or irritation. Bay leaves may reduce food cravings, thereby reducing body weight.
How To Use
Adding in Bay Leaves to the food adds flavors to the dish.