Any plant with leaves, seeds, or flowers used for flavoring, food, perfume, or medicine, is referred to as an herb. They are plants with aromatic or savory properties. Typically, culinary use distinguishes herbs from spices. Herbs refer to the leafy green or flowing parts of a plant, fresh or dried, and spices are usually dried and produced from many other parts of the plant, including roots, seeds, fruits and bark. There is evidence that Sumerians, as far back as 5000BCE, used herbs in medicine, as previously mentioned. Here Zoey Sky, NaturalNews.com, reflects on the many benefits of rosemary:

 

“According to a study, rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) is more than an aromatic and flavorful herb. Researchers believe that the frequent use of the herb may be one of the main reasons why most of the residents of a town in Italy live up to 100 years old.

The study is a collaboration between researchers from the University of California, San Diego School of Medicine and the University of Rome La Sapienza.

 

Is rosemary the key to longevity?

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To date, there are many supposed ways to live longer, such as taking yoga classes or going on vacations regularly. However, the results of the study seems to be closing in on one of the most effective ways to guarantee one’s longevity.

For the study, researchers observed Acciaroli, a tiny village in Italy. At least 300 people who are around 100 years old reside in the village, and this figure accounts for an estimated 45 percent of the town’s total population.

In comparison, the average life expectancy in Italy is 78.8 years old.

The researchers acknowledged that other factors may contribute to the impressive number of centenarians in the area, and these include:

• Access to fresh air
• Acciaroli’s remote location
• Lots of hiking and walking opportunities

However, some experts believe that the generous use of rosemary in the region’s cuisine could be the main reason for the remarkable longevity of the village’s elderly population. This is worth considering, especially since Acciaroli mostly follows a Mediterranean diet. Rosemary is native to the Mediterranean, and it is often used to season different dishes like casseroles, salads, soups, and stews. (Related: 8 Natural Healing Benefits of Rosemary.)

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Jaclyn London, the Nutrition Director at the Good Housekeeping Institute, explained that rosemary is commonly used in the Mediterranean diet. It can be used to cook savory dishes, and it is even used to make certain desserts. She added, “There is lots of research that the plant-based, whole-foods approach is optimal for weight loss, chronic disease prevention, and longevity.”

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Even if you’re not an expert in the kitchen, you can easily incorporate rosemary into your cooking. London suggests that rosemary can be added to olive oil, white fish, or other dishes.”

 

If you would like to stay healthy, there are specific steps to follow that’ll increase life expectancy. For example, exercise, which is considered one way to extend life. The Body Reboot book reveals how a low carb, high fat diet can improve health. Keep reading to learn about additional ways to increase life expectancy and improve your health.

 

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