Executive Chef Jamie Picon cares about the culinary delights he creates for others. Also a veteran gardener, Jamie incorporates the health-enhancing powers of fresh organic herbs into his Medieval-inspired recipes. “People have been using herbs to improve the palatability of their foods for thousands of years,” Jamie explains. “And now, we are seeing all types of health benefits being linked to natural medicines like turmeric, ginger, garlic, cinnamon, and many others. It’s very exciting!”
Health Advantages of Fresh, Organic Herbs
It’s true that numerous plants have medicinal properties that can improve certain markers that are commonly associated with various disease states. More specifically, many herbs contain strong levels of phytochemicals (plant nutrients) that reduce systemic inflammation, improve circulation, boost detoxification, and even make the brain function better. Some are also believed to fight cancer.
“Cinnamon, coriander, saffron, thyme, and many other herbaceous plants have been used as culinary enhancers since at least the times of the ancient Greeks,” Chef Jamie asserts. “Millions worldwide still use these healthy plants as holistic remedies to alleviate body aches, colds, flu, fever, and much more. That’s why it’s so thrilling to use them in the foods I make. They help to make people thrive!”
Take Your Recipes to the Next Levels of Deliciousness
As a chef, Jamie Picon is concerned about more than the health benefits of the foods he prepares. Taste definitely factors into his processes, as well. “Nobody wants to eat something that’s very healthy but tastes like swamp water! Fortunately, herbs add loads of pleasantness to foods. They’re so flavorsome, in fact, that they allow cooks to use less processed salt and sugar when cooking.”
Research on most herbs and other plant medicines has been limited in the past, but it continues to pick up steam as international public demand for natural health remedies continues to increase.
“I think that many people are frustrated, to say the least, with the current healthcare system. Everything has a pill for it, and the pills are almost always linked to possible adverse health effects,” Jamie explains. “Just listen to any pharmaceutical commercial. Almost every one of them is filled with medical disclaimers. I serve my patron’s delightful foods that help them avoid getting sick to begin with.”
Of course, it takes more than including some herbs in your recipes to develop health and vitality. Hydration, exercise, and a positive mindset are also crucial. Chef Jamie Picon concludes, “We all have a hundred different things in our lives that are not so good for us – like smog, stress, sitting too much, inadequate water intake, and lacking sunshine. Adding herbs to your diet is one easy, fast, and powerful way to combat these negative factors and achieve better health through more delicious foods.”
