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SPICE OF THE WEEK - BAY LEAF

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BAY LEAF      Bay leaf is a herb comes from bay laurel family, native to the Mediterranean. It is one of the standard cooking  ingredient in many savory dishes all around the world.      There are different varieties of bay leaf is available. Mediterranean bay leaf, Indian bay leaf, California bay leaf and Indonesian bay leaf. Indian bay leaf has a similar taste of cinnamon where the California bay leaf slightly have mint flavor.  HEALTH BENFITS OF BAY LEAF 1. Inhibit the growth of breast and colorectal cancer cells. 2. Consuming bay leaf tea helps to manage blood glucose levels in diabetes patients 3. Reduces inflammation in the wound area. 4. Bay leaf tea helps to prevent kidney stones 5. Smelling the bay leaf smoke helps to improve memory and reduces anxiety 6. Bay leaf tea helps to treat ulcers 7. Helps to prevent heart diseases 8. Rich in Vitamin A, C, B6 , Iron, Magnesium and Zinc 9. Bay leaf tea helps to improve the quality of sleep 10...