NUTRITION IN HEALTH

              Peppermint ( Mentha piperita L.) is an aromatic herb in the mint family. It contains menthol and menthone which is responsible for its cooling properties and minty scent. Peppermint has antimicrobial. antiviral, antioxidant and anti-tumor beneficial properties. Peppermint is naturally free of caffeine, which makes it a great drink at anytime of the day to fit into your lifestyle. Some benefits of peppermint tea: Relieves digestive upsets such as bloating, gas and indigestion: Animal studies have shown that peppermint tea relaxes the GIT and eases pain. It also relaxes the smooth muscle contraction which can ease off cramps.  In need of a bloat-less tummy? Take peppermint tea 1-2hrs after meal and feel the relaxation (it works perfect for me especially after dairy consumption). Helps to freshen your breath: The antibacterial properties of peppermint helps to kill germs that could cause dental plaque. This helps to i...

               Chamomile  comes from two plant species namely: German chamomile ( Matricaria recutita ) and Roman chamomile ( Chamaemelum nobile ). Approximately 120 secondary metabolites have been identified in chamomile, including 28 terpenoids and 36 flavonoids. They have been used for thousands of years for various mythical benefits. Chamomile is commonly used in form of tea bags and has benefits backed with scientific references. It is my greatest desire that after reading this write-up, you join me in your next grocery shopping to stock up your pantry with chamomile tea as I love to do.  USES 1.     Chamomile tea is used for its sedative hypnotic effect/ Sleep-aid:         Chang and Chen (2016) [1] conducted a research on 40 Taiwanese postnatal women with poor sleep quality to demonstrate the sedative effect of Chamomile tea. After the women were fed t...