What Is Mint?

Mint is an aromatic herb produced by various species of the mint plant (Mentha). Native to the eastern Mediterranean, mint gets its name from a mythic nymph named Minthe (Mintho). Jealous Persephone turned her into a lowly mint plant after she had an affair with Pluto, the god of the underworld. The mint plant is common and a favorite of many gardeners, so it’s easy to grow your own. As an herb, it is gluten-free and suitable for vegan, vegetarian, and paleo diets.

Culinary Use

Fresh mint leaves are usually cut in ribbons (chiffonade) and added to recipes. A stalk with a few tender leaves is placed in a hot or cold beverage and may be crushed (muddled) to release more flavor. Dried mint leaves can be added to a sauce or stew as it simmers. Mint extract is used to give mint flavor baked goods or confections, or to flavor hot chocolate.

Health Benefits

1.  Rich in Nutrients
2.  Improve Irritable Bowel Syndrome
3.  Help Relieve Indigestion
4.  Improve Brain Function
5.  Decrease Breastfeeding Pain
6.  Subjectively Improves Cold Symptoms
7.  Mask Bad Breath

Nutritional Value

 Two Tablespoons of mint contains:

• Calories: 2.24
• Fat: 0.03g
• Carbohydrate: 0.48g
• Protein: 0.12g

Forms Available

• Fresh Leaves
• Dried Leaves
• Powder