2007-10-28 04:50:54 · 6 answers · asked by Suite-Pee 6 in Food & Drink ➔ Ethnic Cuisine
Depends what you mean by nutritional value... very little in terms of calories, proteins etc but many are reputed to aid digestion especially peppermint and fennel:
http://www.herbs-hands-healing.co.uk/bodysystems/digestion.html
http://www.herbs-uk.com/mkngtea.htm
Garlic is reputed to have many benefits, the most well known being it's affect on heart and circulation:
http://www.goholistic.co.uk/herbal_remedies/garlic.htm
Of course salt is essential to everyone but only in small quantities!
2007-10-28 10:07:41 · answer #1 · answered by Tigger B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Spices not really. But herbs, being green, contain vitamins. However, usually we eat herbs as a garnish or an addition to dishes so we do not get that much nutritional benefit.
2007-10-28 11:56:08 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
NUTRITIONAL VALUES:
http://www.indianspices.com/html/ind_sp_prop_02.html
http://www.gourmed.gr/mediterranean-diet/health/3/89/6391/The-nutritional-value-of-wild-greens,-herbs-&-fruit.htm
2007-10-28 12:10:48 · answer #3 · answered by Desi Chef 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Thyme is always recommended for people who are low on iron.
2007-10-28 14:40:59 · answer #4 · answered by fed up woman 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yes both vitinins and minerals like most matter.
but you search the ones you did not list...
2007-10-28 13:40:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
They are not used in quantities big enough to be significant.
2007-10-28 12:05:55 · answer #6 · answered by Fred3663 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋