To celebrate the first warm day in NYC, I bought this Spearmint plant at the local farmer’s market.  In just two weeks, it’s has almost doubled in size! The first reason I love mint is how easy it is to find &  grow as an indoor plant, even in a city environment.

Here are many reasons of why I love my mint plant:

• Mint smells great and is both relaxing & uplifting at the same time.
• A handful of leaves into your bath invigorate your tissues & lifts your mood.
• A few leaves into a glass of hot water & you have peppermint tea.
• Mint soothes nausea & is a great digestive aid (reduce bloating) however you use it.
• Mint is great in homemade dessert, chocolate, puddings & sauces.
• Mint Chutney – Yum!
• Throw Mint leaves into any vegetable sauté or add it afterwards as a garnish for both aromatic & medicinal properties. ( I LOVE it with asparagus).
• Mint is cooling & great medicine in a drink or smoothie on a hot day. CLICK HERE & watch the video for a great Summer Mint Cooler recipe. 
• Mint naturally brings down the body temperature and acts like a natural bug repellant.
• Spearmint is being shown in research to reduce excess androgens for women.
• The scent of Mint and a little of it’s oil rubbed on your temples can bring down headache symptoms.
• Do you have other reasons you love Mint?  Share them with us in the comments below!