Mint, it does the body good

If you ever run into me, you’ll probably see me carrying around a water bottle full of mint leaves.  Today, I had someone stop me and ask me what was in my water.  When I told her it was mint she was intrigued and wanted to know more so I promised her I’d make today’s post all about the awesome herb mint.  Here you go!

Benefits of Mint Leaves

1. Acts as an appetite suppressant.
2. Soothes the digestive tract.
3. Whitens teeth.
4. Increases alertness and memory retention.
5. Soothes & cleans the skin from insect bites and acne.
6. Eliminates toxins from the body.
7. Help fight depression & fatigue via mint oil or vapor.
8. By rubbing mint oil on the forehead you can alleviate the inflammation & temperature rise that is often associated with headaches & migraines.

#1 is the main reason I always have mint on hand.  You don’t have to add it to water - you can also chew mint-flavored gum, wash & chew a mint leaf, have an after-dinner mint (one won’t hurt your waistline) or brush your teeth after each meal.  All these methods help to reduce cravings and who couldn’t use a little help in that area?!