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The soft but sweet spicy taste of sage, along with its many health benefits, make it one of the first places of healthy spices. Fresh, dried, with whole leaves or powder, it is available all year round.
Like rosemary, sage contains various essential oils, flavonoids (including apigenin, diostetin and luteolin) and phenolic acids, including phenolic acid, named rosemary.
Rosemary acid can be absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract and once inside the body, it acts to reduce inflammatory reactions by changing the concentrations of inflammatory molecules (such as leukotriene B4). Rosemary acid in sage and rosemary also function as an antioxidant.
The leaves and stems of the plant also contain antioxidant enzymes, including superoxide dismutase and peroxidase. When combined, these three components of sage with flavonoids, phenolic acids, as well as enzymes that aid in oxygen processing, provide a unique capacity to stabilize oxygen associated with metabolism and prevent oxygen damage to cells.
Increased intake of sage as a spice in the diet is recommended for people with inflammatory diseases such as rheumatoid arthritis, as well as bronchial asthma and atherosclerosis.
Its ability to protect oils from oxidation has led some companies to experiment with sage as a natural supplement and antioxidant added to cooking oils that can extend their shelf life and prevent rapid rancidity.
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As the aroma of sage is very delicate, it is best to add the herb at the end of the cooking process so that it retains its maximum essence.
Here are some quick ideas for which dishes you can add it to:
• Mix cooked beans with olive oil, sage and garlic.
• Use as a spice for tomato sauce.
• Add fresh sage to your omelet.
• Sprinkle it on top of your next slice of pizza.
• Combine sage leaves with peppers, cucumbers and sweet onions with yogurt for an easy-to-prepare, refreshing salad.
• When roasting chicken or fish in baking paper, put some fresh sage inside so that the food absorbs the taste of this wonderful herb.
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