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Bay leaf (also known as laurel) is a spice commonly used to flavor soups and meat dishes for its light, herbal flavor. It is sometimes sold in stores in a powder or as a fresh leaf, but it is most often found as a dry, whole leaf. You add the leaf during cooking and take it out before serving, since it’s tough to chew and digest. Some people believe that bay leaves are poisonous, but that’s not true.
There are many species in the bay leaf family, but all share a similar taste and nutrition profile.
It adds minimal calories to your food while boosting the amount of fiber, vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants.
Some notable health benefits of bay leaf include:
Immune system health. Bay leaf is a good source of vitamin A, vitamin B6, and vitamin C. These vitamins are all known to support a healthy immune system.