IKARIA OREGANO

Its name is derived from the Greek words oros (mountain) and ganos (joy) since not only was it a symbol of happiness, but it made the hillsides on which it grew look beautiful. Oregano, either in its fresh or dried form, should be added toward the end of the cooking process since heat can easily cause a loss of its delicate flavor.

• It is an excellent source of vitamin K and a very good source of manganese. It is also a good source of iron, dietary fiber, and calcium.

• It includes carbohydrates, sugar, soluble and insoluble fiber, sodium, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, amino acids and more.

• The volatile oils in this spice include thymol and carvacrol, both of which have been shown to inhibit the growth of bacteria.  

• It has a strong anti-oxidant, anti-flammatory, antiseptic, antidiarrheal and antiviral capacity to mention just a few of its health benefits.

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