This lovely healing herb is common in most kitchens and it is unlikely that you wouldn't find it in South-European culinary as a most important ingredient.
Let us share some great facts about thyme as a spice and its health benefits:
Thyme is a 'member' of the mint family. Thyme is an evergreen sub-shrub with spicy minty-lemony aroma, green-grayish leaves and white, pink, or purple flowers.
Thyme requires lots of light and it stands well in dry weather. Thyme will grow about 20-50cm height and into a half-orb shape.
Teas and spice are made of its flowers, young shoots and sprigs.
As a healing herb it cures stomach-ache, soothes cramps and coughs. It boosts the appetite.
Baths of thyme are meant to re-fresh, re-energize you.
As a spice
To improve and boost your metabolism is essential for a healthier life and you have to be aware of quite a few "hidden traps" that can sabotage your diet.
Such things are:
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Bad sleeping habits
Lack of sleep can result in less energy to work with the next day. This means that your metabolism will slow down, to protect your system. Try to get a 6-8 hours of (continuous) sleep every day.
Weird eating schedule
Eating your meals randomly will confuse your metabolism. The result of this is that your body will not be able to to decide whether to burn calories or store them as
