Beauty food mint is a fresh aromatic and lush green herb, mint was traditionally used as a medicinal herb to treat and soothe the digestive tract. Today, mint is known for a variety of benefits with its oils being added to many beauty products.
FOOD ACTIVES: Antioxidants including vitamin C, carotene, magnesium, copper, iron, potassium, calcium.
BEAUTY BENEFITS: A member of the three A’s, mint is anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and full of antioxidants! It works to cleanse your body and clear skin disorders by removing toxins from the skin. Promoting a clear, fresh complexion, mint also works to soothe your body by reducing inflammation. Its antibacterial properties are perfect to freshen your breath whilst reducing inflammation to help keep your gums healthy.
COOK: Fresh mint is used to liven up and add flavour bursts to Asian dressings, pretty fresh fruit vitamin waters and mocktails. Sprinkle on sweet pineapple pieces or add a surprise note to green leaf salads.
TIP: Too much heat can turn mint bitter. Make sure when cooking you add it at the end to ensure you keep its lovely, fresh aroma and taste.
