Although some people already use the popular herb rosemary for seasoning
their meat, this combination may become more common in the near future
as food manufacturers respond to consumer demand for more natural
products.
Currently, two of the most common additives used to
preserve meat are BHT and BHA. But studies have linked BHA with cancer
and BHT with hyperactivity, causing some consumers to avoid products
containing them (read ingredients labels to find out if they're in the
foods you buy).
In a 2006 study, essential oils of rosemary and
sage performed better at preventing oxidative decay and preventing loss
of polyunsaturated fatty acids in meat than a combination of BHA and
BHT. This means rosemary oil and sage oil may be one of the best natural food preservers yet discovered, and instead of having detrimental side effects, these natural oils offers protective health benefits!
Researchers
are encouraged by this success and are still investigating ways that
essential oils could be used to replace additives in a more real-world
setting. One hurdle that may need to be overcome is that plant oils
impart a distinctive aroma to meat, one that not all consumers may
appreciate. But if you like rosemary and sage with your meat, that
"problem" may be no problem at all!
Author: by Mike Adams, the Health Ranger
Source; NautralNews.com
