Rosemary

Rosemary

Rosemary is an herb in the Labitae, or mint, family and native to the Mediterranean region.

Known as the "herb of remembrance" in the days of Hamlet, researchers have recently found that rosemary to prevents the breakdown of a brain chemical called acetylcholine.

Today this versatile herb is widely produced in France, Spain, and Portugal and used to season a variety of sweet and savory dishes.

Rosemary has a tea-like aroma and a piney flavor. Rosemary contains flavonoids and rosmarinic acid and has potent antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

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 Molds, No Citrus, No Tubers, No Nightshade, No Legumes, No Grains, No Corn, No Yeast, No Peanuts

Selecting and Storing

Choose fresh rosemary with bright green leaves and sturdy stems. Store refrigerated for up to a week. Dried rosemary can be kept in a cool, dry place away from sunlight for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Information(amounts per serving)

Serving Size: 1-tsp(s) ROSEMARY,FRESH

OMEGA-6 / OMEGA-3 RATIO: 1.5

Calories: 1

MACRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
Total Fat	0.06 g	*
Saturated Fat	0.03 g	*
Monosaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Polyunsaturated Fat	0.01 g	*
Trans Fat	0 g	*
Essential Fatty Acids (Omega-3)
ALA	4 mg	*
EPA, DHA	0 mg, 0 mg	*
Conjugated linolenic acid (CLA)	0 mg	*
Cholesterol	0 mg	*
Total Carbohydrate	0.21 g	*
Sugars	0 g	*
Fiber	0.14 g	*
Protein	0.03 g	*

MICRONUTRIENTS	Amount	% Daily Value*
VITAMINS
Vitamin A	29.2 IU	1%
Vitamin C	0.22mg	0%
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	1.1 mcg	0%
Niacin	0.01 mg	0%
Riboflavin	0 mg	0%
Thiamin	0 mg	0%
MINERALS
Calcium	3.2 mg	0%
Copper	0 mg	0%
Iron	0.07 mg	0%
Magnesium	0.91 mg	0%
Manganese	0.01 mg	0%
Phosphorous	0.66 mg	0%
Potassium	6.7 mg	0%
Selenium	0 mcg	0%
Sodium	0.26 mg	0%
Zinc	0.01 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).