Bay leaf: Nutrition tips from experts
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Health tips from the experts
“The enzymes in bay leaves can help calm indigestion” -Hannah Purtle, Bachelor of Nutrition and Dietetics
“Cook soups and lentils with bay leaf for improved digestion” -Michael Colangelo, Master of Science (M.S.) in Nutrition
Benefits by Carolina Castro
- Due to bay leaf fibers and polyphenols may improve digestive health.
- Bay leaf has a high content of ion, calcium, magnesium and vitamin K important nutrients for bone health.
- A phytonutrient in bay leaf called parthenolide may help fights inflammation.
Side effects by Carolina Castro
- Individuals taking blood thinners and warfarin should be careful with bay leaf intake due to high amount of vitamin K.
- Excessive consumption may cause slippiness and drowsiness.
Quantity recommendation by Carolina Castro
- I would recommend 3 to 5 leaves of bay leaf per day to be used as spice in cooking preparations. Thus, can enhance the preparations with vitamins C, A and E plus minerals as zinc, iron, manganese, calcium etc.
Reference: Carolina Castro, Hannah Purtle, Michael Colangelo