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Bay Leaf: Ultimate Nutrition and Health Benefits

by Vishal Kaushik Digital Marketer
Bay leaf are also known as bay laurel, bay tree, sweet bay, true laurel, Grecian laurel and true bay. Its scientific name is Laurus nobilis.

Bay Leaf Nutritional Value:

per 100 gram serving of bay leaves provide —

  • Calories: 313
  • Total Carbohydrate: 75 gram
  • Dietary Fiber: 26.3 gram
  • Protein: 7.6 gram
  • Vitamin A: 6185 IU
  • Vitamin C: 46.5 mg
  • Niacin: 2 mg
  • Folate: 180 mcg
  • Vitamin B6: 1.7 mg
  • Calcium: 834 mg
  • Iron: 43 mg
  • Magnesium: 120 mg
  • Phosphorus: 113 mg
  • Potassium: 529 mg
  • Sodium: 23 mg
  • Zinc: 3.7 mg

Health Benefits of Bay Leaves:

Bay leaf benefits may include:

  • Help to prevent diabetes
  • May support respiratory health
  • May help to prevent cancer
  • Reduces inflammation
  • Protect against fungal infections
  • Promote weight loss
  • Support kidney's health
  • Reduces bad cholesterol (LDL or low-density lipoprotein) and reduces the risk of heart attack
  • May play a vital role in skin health
  • Vital for the health of your hair

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