Dill is a common herb that is often added to many main dishes. Dill weed is a member of a unique family of herbs that uses both the seeds and the leaves as a means of seasoning. Dill seeds are similar in taste and appearance to caraway seeds. The flavor and aroma of these light brown, oval seeds is citrus and sweet with a slightly bitter edge. In addition to its usefulness as a spice in foods, dill has a number of health benefits. A few of them are explained below.
Loads of vitamin A
Vitamin A is an important source of valuable beta carotene, a natural flavonoid antioxidant. Vitamin A is crucial for maintaining good eyesight as well as maintaining healthy skin and mucus membranes. It can also play a positive role in protecting against cancer of the oral cavities and the lungs. Just 100 grams of dill sprigs…
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