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Description
"Dried Oregano" is a bold, aromatic herb with a slightly bitter, earthy flavor that complements garlic, basil, and tomato-based recipes. Essential to Mediterranean, Italian, and Mexican dishes, it adds character to sauces, marinades, stews, and grilled meats. Oregano offers vitamin K, iron, calcium, and antioxidants that support immune function, digestion, and inflammation balance. Whether used alone or in spice blends, dried oregano brings warmth, flavor, and herbal benefits to savory meals of all kinds.
Category
Herbs
Dried Oregano
Benefits
Dense in beneficial compounds: Offers a mix of vitamins and minerals that support immune function, bone health, and overall wellness.
Fights oxidative stress: Its rich antioxidant content helps protect cells from damage and maintain natural defenses.
Brings bold, herbal flavor: Enhances sauces, roasted dishes, and marinades with a strong, aromatic taste.
Supports digestive balance: Used traditionally to ease stomach upset and promote a healthier gut environment.
Dense in beneficial compounds: Offers a mix of vitamins and minerals that support immune function, bone health, and overall wellness.
Fights oxidative stress: Its rich antioxidant content helps protect cells from damage and maintain natural defenses.
Brings bold, herbal flavor: Enhances sauces, roasted dishes, and marinades with a strong, aromatic taste.
Supports digestive balance: Used traditionally to ease stomach upset and promote a healthier gut environment.
Glycemic Load [GL]
A food's glycemic load reflects its potential to raise blood sugar levels after consumption. The impact of ingesting one gram of glucose is roughly equivalent to one glycemic load unit. The glycemic load is calculated by multiplying the total carbohydrate content of a food by its glycemic index and then dividing by 100. The range of low GL values is 0–10. A GL between 11 and 19 is considered medium, while a GL over 20 is considered high.
Low
Glycemic Index [GI]
The glycemic index measures the increase in blood sugar levels brought on by consuming a particular carbohydrate within two hours of ingestion. It is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100, with 100 denoting the effect of pure glucose. High-glycemic-index foods [70+] quickly release glucose into the bloodstream, which raises blood sugar levels. Foods with a medium [56–69] and low GI [0-55] release glucose into the blood gradually.
5.0 | Low
References
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