Foods: -

Food is basically a substance that all the living organisms eat or ingest to obtain the energy from the raw materials that is needed for the growth, of our body and not only for the growth but also for the repair and the maintenance of the biological functions. Our body is like a machine and the food we eat is like an oil for our body machine. As any type of machine need oil for proper functioning and greasing their machine parts similarly, all the living organisms need oil type food for our machine type body for the proper functioning and the greasing of the body parts. Food is a type of substance that is usually the plant-based or animal based. Basically, for various components we can say that there are two types of components are there that is plants and animals from where we get our food items. For humans, food is not only the oil of the body machine, but it is an emotion, an emotion of cultural, social and economic roles that is beyond all the basic biologizes. 

There are various types of components of food that is needed by our body which is carbohydrates, proteins, fats, water, various types of vitamins and minerals that is very helpful not only in the growth, but also in the repairing and maintaining the bones and the functioning if various body parts. Food is very important and the basic need for all the living organisms for their life. The consumed food is used to provide the energy and nutrients for life because the food can contain various types of micronutrients like carbohydrates, proteins and fats and the various types of micronutrients like vitamins and minerals, along with water fiber and many other compounds also which is very helpful and useful in the growth and repairing of the body. Food gives the fuels to various bodily functions that supports, growth, repair and can regulated the metabolism that plays a huge role in balancing the nutrients needs for safety, cultural preferences and environmental sustainability. 

Herbs: - 

Herbs are basically the types of plants (the small plants) that can be mostly used as the medicines. Herbs are the very important part of the plants that have been used by humans since ancient times. The humans used herbs for various purposes like for eating, for medicinal purpose and so on. As a particular plant contains many parts like roots, stem, branches, leaves, flowers and so on and all the parts have been used for medicinal purpose from many years. Herbs can play a vital role in the traditional systems of medicines well as in modern lifestyles. Herbs are very valued for their medicinal, aromatic, d therapeutic properties. 

Herbal foods are that foods which are dishes, drinks, or ingredients enhanced with aromatic plants (herbs and spices) for flavor, color, aroma and potential health benefits, ranging from simple culinary uses like basil in pasta to fortified foods with ginseng or echinacea, acting as natural flavorings or functional ingredients with therapeutic properties like antioxidants, used fresh, dried, or as extracts. They are Leafly parts of plants used in small amounts to flavor sweet and savory dishes. These come from other plant parts (seeds, roots, bark, fruits, flowers) like cinnamon, turmeric or peppercorns, offering stronger flavors. Herbs are added everyday food to create "functional food" or "nutraceuticals" that offer health advantages beyond basic nutrition's, such as boosting immunity or providing antioxidants. Many herbs have been used for centuries in traditional medicine, with properties like anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, or antiviral effects, which are leveraged in herbal food.  Herbs in food can be fresh, dried, powered, or as extracts adding flavor, color and active compounds. Herbal teas, juice with schisandra or guaran. Cereal with ginseng, herb infused bread. Yogurt and cheeses fortified with herbs. Soup, sauces and salad are flavored with fresh or diet herbs. 

HERBAL FOODS: - 

Herbal Foods are the food items that are prepared by using different types of herbs. In these food items any part of the herb plant from flower, leaves, stem, roots etc from all these parts many different parts can be used in different food dishes. These dishes cannot be consumed only for the nutrition purpose but there are many people that love the food dishes made from these various types of herbs. These herbs-based food dishes not only help to maintain out body health, but it is also very useful in their healing properties. Basically, herbal food dishes can be prepared by using various types of herbs and by using various plants of medicinal plants that are consumed by the humans not only for the nutrition purpose but there are various other benefits are also there like these herbal food dishes is used to promote our health and have various healing properties. The foods item made from these herbs and medicinal plants are natural, completely plant-based which not only good in their taste but also very beneficial for our body as these food items are used to improve immunity, digestion and our overall well-being. 

Herbal foods are not prepared like ordinary food items these food items are the special food items that can be made from the different types of the herbs plants such as leaves, stems, roots, seeds, flowers, or fruits. The ordinary food item is just good in taste and can provide limited vitamins, nutrients and minerals and energy to our body which does not provide any extra benefits to the body whereas herbal foods are the food items that provides therapeutic benefits to the human body along with the nourishment and it often used in Ayurveda and traditional medicinal systems. 

BENEFITS OF HERBAL FOODS: - 

• The herbal foods are made from the natural herbs which is derived from the various parts of the plants like leaves, branches, roots, seeds and flowers that can contain powerful bioactive compounds, and it can also offer numerous health benefits.
• These foods are not only liked by today's people, but it can be eaten from the centuries in various traditional system which include Ayurveda, Unani, Siddha and folk medicines not only to maintain the health but can also to prevent the body from various types of diseases.