Cottage Cheese Salad with herbs that are good for your skin!

It always makes me feel good to eat food that have a few health benefits. Food taste so much better when knowing it is good for your body, besides that it is tasty.

I know that the herbs basil and oregano do have a lot of health benefits. Basil and oregano are also good for your skin. Just like garlic and chives.

For this appetizer or side salad for lunch I have thrown in just a few items that looked good to me. The result was a delicious and healthy lunch!

Easy to make as well!

Health benefits of #basil, may be/have:

• benefiting skin by removing dirt and impurities that clog pores

• anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects preventing formation of acne

• good for digestion and healthy gut

• fighting free radical activity

• fighting depression

• managing diabetes

• supporting liver function,

• helping detoxify the body

Health benefits of #oregano, may be:

• helping skin sores

• helping fight bacteria

• relieving inflammation and cancer

• regulating blood sugar

• helping aching muscles

• helping asthma

• good for cramping, diarrhea, and indigestion

• good for colds

• boosting overall health

Health benefits of #garlic, may be:

• clearing up skin by eliminating acne-causing bacteria

• fighting sickness - including common cold

• reducing blood pressure

• lowering cholesterol levels

• containing antioxidants against Alzheimer and dementia

• improving bone health

Health benefits of #chives, may be:

• helping with skin radiance because of beta-carotene

• working as an anti-aging because of vitamin C

• helping treat acne

• have anticancer effects

• good for bone health

• good for blood clotting and cardiovascular disease

• good for eyes, heart health and stroke

• good for cognitive function

• helping with depression and dementia

• anti-inflammatory

Ingredients Cottage Cheese Salad:

• 2 small tomatoes, cut into pieces

• pepper and salt to taste

• 1 glove garlic, crushed

• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano*

• 1/2 teaspoon dried basil*

• a few chives, sliced or cut

• 1/4 cup cottage cheese

• 1/2 teaspoon olive oil

• crackers, preferable whole wheat

Preparations:

• mix all ingredients together in a bowl, one hour before eating

• put in fridge until use

• enjoy with crackers

It is great to have the ingredients sit for one hour in the fridge to let the spices season the salad to perfect taste!

Prep time: 1o min

Serves: 2

In fridge time: 1 hour

Enjoy!

Eat and Live well!

*If you are substituting 1/2 teaspoon dried basil and 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano with fresh basil and oregano, then use:

1/2 tablespoon fresh basil and 1/2 tablespoon fresh oregano