Mint

Mint

Mint is a perennial herb in the Labitae family.

There are over 30 species of mint, the two most popular and widely available being peppermint and spearmint.

Mint is high in antioxidants and has a strong, sweet flavor and a cool after taste.

Antioxidant Score (ORAC)=13,978*

*Peppermint

The Benefits

*Excellent Source of:
*Good Source of:
*Preferences: Low Fat, Low Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Low Sodium, Low Carbohydrate, Low Sugars, No Fish, No Red Meat, No Pork, No Eggs, No Shellfish, No Gluten, No Nuts, No Seeds, No Soy, No Dairy, No Poultry, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts, No Molds, No Tubers, No Citrus, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains

Selecting and Storing

Choose bright green mint leaves with no signs of wilting. Store fresh mint wiht the leaves loosely wrapped and the stems in a glass of water for up to one week. Dried mint can be kept in an airtight container, in a cool dry place for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-Tbsp(s) PEPPERMINT,FRESH

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 0.11

Calories: 1

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.02 g	*
Saturated Fat	0 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	9 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.3 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0.16 g	*
Protein	0.08 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	85 IU	2%
Vitamin C	0.64mg	1%
Vitamin D	0 IU	0%
Vitamin E	0 IU	0%
Vitamin B6	0 mg	0%
Vitamin B12	0 mcg	0%
Vitamin K	0 mg	0%
Folate	2.3 mcg	1%
Niacin	0.03 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0.01 mg	1%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	4.9 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.1 mg	1%
Magnesium	1.6 mg	0%
Manganese	0.02 mg	1%
Phosphorous	1.5 mg	0%
Potassium	11.4 mg	0%
Selenium	0 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.62 mg	0%
Zinc	0.02 mg	0%
PHYTONUTRIENTS
Alpha-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-carotene	0 mcg
Beta-cryptoxanthin	0 mcg
Lutein + zeaxanthin	0 mcg
Lycopene	0 mcg

*Notes on Macronutrients: Because your personal nutrition needs are unique, please refer to the information on this site to learn more about your intake of macronutrients (Fats, Carbohydrates & Protein).