A big part of producing delicious, tasty food is finding the right spice ingredients. Not only are they important for flavour but the health benefits are plentiful. Below is an interesting article from Shine! I found it very informative, hope you will too.
Forget diamonds, spices are a girl’s real best friend. Not only will adding them to most of your meals help stave off disease, they can also prevent aging (the wrinkles, weight gain!) and age-related conditions. Of all the spices out there, here are 10 you should add to your diet immediately.
Cardamom: Use this ground-up spice to add flavour to exotic Asian dishes — it’s known to detoxify the liver and boost the immune system.
Cayenne or Dried Chili Flakes: These fiery spices may enhance your metabolism while also making you feel fuller longer. Use them in salsa, guacamole, pasta sauces, etc.
Cinnamon: This sweet spice is loaded with antioxidants and may regulate blood sugar and lower cholesterol. Add a pinch to your yogurt or baked goods.
Cloves: Rich in powerful antioxidants, cloves can help treat inflammation and infection and may work as an all-natural painkiller.
Garlic: Potentially the most powerful of spices, garlic has been shown to cure almost all that ails you — from heart disease to arthritis and cancer. The root veggie (used as an herb) can be added to almost anything for a touch of flavour and spice.
Ginger: Used as a medicinal for centuries, ginger is kind of a cure-all, treating everything from headaches and stomach aches to nausea and colds. It’s a great addition to marinades for fish or as a sushi topper.
Oregano: With as much antioxidant power as broccoli, this spice can stave off ageing and diseases like cancer. It adds a flavourful kick to pizza, pasta and salad dressings.
Rosemary: Delicious on pizza or in potatoes, this spice is known to improve the health of the heart and may reduce inflammation.
Thyme: Looking for a respiratory system boost? Adding thyme to stir-frys or dips can help — the powerful spice has compounds that promote lung health.
Turmeric: A popular spice in India (it’s used in curries), this spice contains curcumin, a spice that promotes liver health and fights infection as well as respiratory ailments. It may also stave off brain degeneration.
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