Sure, mint is delicious in cocktails, but this fragrant herb also packs a powerful nutritious punch as well. Freshen your meals and snacks with these mint tips:
1. Research shows that peppermint tea extract can destroy the bacteria that cause infections such as sinusitis, bronchitis and walking pneumonia. To brew up these benefits, place a handful of mint leaves in a teapot and gently muddle with the back of a spoon. Fill the pot with hot water, let steep for 5 minutes, and add honey to taste.
2. For a sweet twist on caprese salad, swap basil for mint and tomatoes for sweet peaches. Layer with fresh mozzarella and enjoy!
3. Modify your next pesto by pureeing a handful of fresh mint and another of fresh cilantro with 2 TB of lime juice, 2 garlic cloves, 1/3 cup olive oil and a dash of sea salt. Serve with pasta or on crostini.
4. Start your day with a mojito smoothie. Blend 1/2 cup mint leaves with a frozen banana, juice of 1/2 lime, 1/2 coconut water, 1/4 avocado, and 1 TB of honey. You will get nearly 4 grams of protein and 9 grams of fiber!
5. There is more than one reason to finish a meal with mint. Peppermint can soothe stomach discomfort by relaxing muscles in the digestive tract.
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