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2020-01-28T04:52:04.981Z


You may know it primarily as a taste for the chewing gum, but mint has a lot of health benefits besides making your mouth smell more pleasant. We collected some of them


These are perhaps the healthiest leaves to put in your tea

You may know it primarily as a taste for the chewing gum, but mint has a lot of health benefits besides making your mouth smell more pleasant. We collected some of them

Drink recommended in winter. Herbal tea (Photo: shutterstock)

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Whether you know it as a spicy mint or as a mint, this spice is one of the foremost stars in our diet, during the hot summer days and also in the cold ones. You can add the mint as a refreshing spice to cold salads and drink it in hot tea, either way it can contribute quite a bit to your health:

Full of vitamins and minerals
The nutrient is rich in dietary fiber, contains a good amount of beta carotene and vitamins like Vitamin A, Folic Acid, and Vitamin C. It is also rich in minerals like calcium, potassium, iron and magnesium and also contains the omega 3 fatty acid.

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Cools the body
The mechanism that the mint operates in the body is related to the menthol component. The menthol glands are found in leaves and act on cold-sensitive cell edges and increase their sensitivity. An example of this is eating mint, which in your mouth will not make you feel fresh, but the inhalation of air later on will affect the nerve endings and create a strong cold feeling.

Helps with headaches
Rubbing a few drops of peppermint oil on the forehead and temples can relieve headaches in 15 minutes. In addition, the mint has been found to improve blood flow and relax muscle tension.

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Helps digestion
The peppermint greatly helps the digestive system and soothes it in situations of abdominal swelling, flatulence and abdominal pain, and generally after a heavy meal it is always recommended to drink fresh mint. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center, peppermint also improves bile flow by calming the stomach muscles.

Full of health benefits. Mint (Photo: shutterstock)

Mint leaves (Photo: ShutterStock)

Prevents nausea and vomiting
Peppermint can help control breathing and provide relief from vomiting symptoms, a 2014 study shows. Peppermint relaxes the stomach muscles so that conversion can break down fats more easily.

Prevents bad breath
It is known that peppermint oil is as good as a mouthwash, if not better and it refreshes the breath naturally and even works to reduce tooth holes. In addition, some swear that mint oil with coconut oil can also lighten your teeth.

Contributes to weight loss
A study that asked people to smell mint every two hours found that this action prevented them from consuming unnecessary calories. Participants in the study reported that they did not feel as hungry as people who did not smell mint, and they ate 2,800 fewer calories throughout the week. They also found that smelling the essence not only lowered the desire to eat but also made it feel quicker.

Source: walla

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