SUPER FOOD

By Christian Dischler Aniseed Aniseed ANISEED PERVADES digestive tract. Aniseed OUR HISTORY BOOKS boasts a healthy amount of AS A MULTI-PURPOSE the phytonutrient anethole, HEALING COMPONENT. which is linked to relaxORIGINALLY CULTIVAT- ing our parasympathetic ED IN THE MEDITER- nervous system. This system RANEAN, THIS NAT- is in charge of regulating URALLY SWEET SEED our digestive tract. ProIS NOW GROWN ALL viding it with a supportive OVER THE WORLD AND nudge from aniseed allows FOUND IN COUNTLESS our body to self-treat colic CUISINES. A member of conditions, chronic indigesthe same species as cumin, tion and constipation. It this superfood is often used also relieves tightness in our to infuse soups or enhance muscles, easing our gastrobaked goods with its unique intestinal stress and even flavor profile. And while providing relief for menstrual it wasn't always called a cramps. superfood, its benefits are Chances are your favorwell documented in Ancient ite herbal tea when you're Rome. sick includes aniseed as an It was commonplace ingredient. This is because for the wealthy Romans to its full of antioxidant vitamins gorge themselves on illus- and anti-inflammatory proptrious feasts. At the meal's erties that induce a calming end, cakes infused with effect on our respiratory aniseed were served to ease tracts. Reducing swelling in digestion. Its licorice flavor the air passages that dictate made the spiced cakes a del- breathing is a significant relief icacy, but the aniseed's true for the common cold, but value lies in it's medicinal also for those who suffer properties. From treating from asthma. By giving issues like nausea, asthma our bodies added support and vomiting, to providing through all-natural remea natural anti-inflammatory dies, we provide comfort and antibacterial boost to to those strained systems, our bodies. This unassuming and offer respite to the rest superfood takes spicing up a of our body's important favorite dish to another level. functions. Whether suffering from Introduce aniseed into IBS or heartburn, acidic your pantry and experience foods can have a negative the plethora of health benand lasting impact on our efits this superseed provides. Use it to add layers of flavor to your favorite savory soup recipe, steep it with hot water to make a homemade remedy for nausea or a cold, or take a hint from the Romans by serving a delicious aniseed baked good after your next feast. You'll be pleased with the intense flavor it can bring to an otherwise ordinary dish, and the all-natural boost it will provide your overall health.