It improves bad breath, helps detox the livers, helps you to sleep well and is known to improve the texture of your skin. Paprika: Peppers are used both in whole and powdered forms. Powdered paprika has many benefits and its flavor is quite mild. A rich source of anti inflammatory agents, paprika helps lower blood pressure and promotes eye health. Paprika promotes healthy digestion by increasing saliva and stomach acids, which help in breaking down food and making nutrients available for energy.
Peppercorns: Peppercorn is the most widely used spice in the world. Its a rich source of vitamin K, manganese and iron. It aids weight loss, and is quite beneficial for diabetic people. But, that not it. Peppercorn are also known to balance blood pressure. Saffron : It comes from a flower and has bright yellow color and a very distinctive aroma.
It is often used in cooking to give its color and essence to the food. It helps manage asthma, aids in menstrual problems and soothes dry skin. Savory: It quite similar to mint but with an exquisite flavor.
It has antiseptic properties, cures throat, aids in digestion. From specific problems like stress to overall health issues, ginseng can be consumed by all age groups. It works like magic even though the benefits may be visible over a longer period of time.
Sumac: Antioxidants make sumac once of the most healthy spices to eat. Antioxidants help neutralise the effects of free-radical damage that could lead to many severe illnesses in the long run, including cancer. Antioxidants also help delay the signs of aging.
Star Anise : Star Anise is a small seed, which is star shaped, comes from evergreen tree. It has licorice flavour, packed with antioxidant properties, which has vitamin C, and has anti-fungal uses and improves women's health.
It is rich in fibre and may help in preventing constipation. Fibre bulks up in the colon along the intestinal tract and attracts water, thus preventing constipation. Sesame: This seed has a nutty taste. It has cholesterol lowering compounds, helps balance hormones, and crucially boosts nutrition absortption. As per a study done by Harvard University in , black sesame seeds are rich in vitamin B and iron, and most people who have a vitamin B or iron deficiency show symptoms like hair turning gray, hearing loss and memory loss, all of which are the indicators of ageing.
Black sesame seeds are rich in vitamin B and iron Tabasco Pepper: Tabasco pepper is a type of hot chili pepper, which is used to make hot sauce. It fulfills your vitamin C needs. It has almost zero calories, plus helps control metabolism, cures arthritis, and prevents soar throat.
The use of tobasco pepper in our food to push for a healthy metabolic system. Turmeric : This spice is packed with antioxidant, anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, anti-carcinogenic, anti-mutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties. It is good for your brain, relieves arthritis, prevents cancer and has healing properties.
Turmeric's anti-inflammatory properties have been instrumental in treating osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. The antioxidant also destroys the free radicals in the body that damage the cells. Jalapeno Peppe r: They are a type of chilli pepper you can use them either fresh or dried. They are rich with antioxidants, cures muscle aches. Jalapeno peppers are crammed with essential nutrients like vitamin C, which is a potent water-soluble antioxidant. It helps stimulate and create collagen, the main structural protein of your body.
Galangal: It is mainly found in South-East Asia and is used as a spice to flavor food products. It is native to Thailand, Malaysia and Indonesia. Eating galangal helps relieve the pain in the stomach and abdomen because of inflammation or other diseases.
How any of these spices have you not eaten so far? Its time to try them and broaden your flavour palate! Listen to the latest songs , only on JioSaavn. Story Progress Back to home. Highlights Spices play a significant role in the way we cook.
Spices play a significant role in the way we cook and consume food around the world. Every spice has its own flavoring and essence, and its addition or omission can literally make or break a dish. Fenugreek has been known to assist those who have diabetes as well as improve digestion, and reduce inflammation.
Be brave and add this unusual spice to your next vegan dish for some unique health benefits. Cayenne pepper is commonly used to add heat to a recipe, and is commonly enjoyed among those who love things spicy. It may be a little counterintuitive to think of this spice as a digestive aide due to its spicy nature, but cayenne pepper has been regarded as a digestive soothing spice.
Another great way to enjoy cayenne pepper is in a freshly pressed apple and lemon juice when battling a cold. The spiciness from the pepper with open up your sinus cavities and help clear up an infection at the same time. A commonly used culinary spice that is known to help keep the immune system strong, and may even be able to help the body fight against acute illness such as the common cold. Rosemary has also been known to help improve circulation and calm an upset tummy.
Try adding rosemary to your next batch of vegetable soup to keep your immune system strong. Spices are more than just flavor enhancers. With just a teaspoon or so of each of these spices, you could be significantly improving your health in no time. Its anti-inflammatory benefits make it a good choice for healing leaky gut, improving digestion, and addressing autoimmune issues with inflammatory side effects.
Curcumin is also effective at increasing antioxidant capacity in the body. This means an overall reduction of oxidative stress. Finally, curcumin can increase immunity with its antibacterial and anti-viral properties, protect against cancer and the development of tumours, and improve heart health. One of the simplest ways to increase its bioavailability or absorption by the body is by using turmeric alongside a dash of black pepper.
This is due to black pepper containing piperine. Ginger is another versatile spice that is really easy to use. Fresh ginger and ground ginger are both beneficial. You can even use ginger essential oil. I especially like to use it brewed in teas. For me, ginger is often a part of my daily routine. Ginger can decrease markers of inflammation such as C-reactive protein. Additionally, ginger can protect against stomach ulcers and treat menstrual cramps. It can also relieve nausea and diarrhoea.
Ginger tea is great for relieving flu symptoms as well. Raw ginger is relatively high in minerals like potassium, copper, manganese, magnesium, niacin, phosphorus, and iron. In terms of vitamins, you can get a vitamin B6 and vitamin C boost from the ginger. I love its versatility and try to use it in savoury recipes as well. I especially love the ease of sprinkling some on raw or baked fruit for a healthy dessert or having some in a comforting and warming tea blend. Fresh ground cinnamon tastes best, and I also like to have sticks handy for brewing or grating which makes for absolutely explosive flavour.
Cinnamon is notoriously packed with antioxidant capacity. Antioxidants help slow the ageing process, reduce oxidative stress and rid the body of toxins. Like turmeric and ginger, cinnamon is also anti-inflammatory. If you really want to reap the benefits, have all three together. They just so happen to complement one another very well! It may protect the neurons in our brains, inhibit proteins connected to these diseases, and even improve motor function. Overall, cinnamon is an awesome food for the brain and body.
Cinnamon may aid in healthier skin, improve brain function, and fight infection. Finally, cinnamon is a powerful cancer fighter. It may inhibit the growth of tumours, prevent DNA damage, and cell mutation. It smells great and tastes even better. I love it fresh, but it also works its magic dried and ground for easy use, especially outside of growing season.
It adds a certain depth to meals, and a crispy sage leaf garnish can turn an ordinary meal into something extraordinary. Use it all-year-round for its awesome health benefits. You can use sage to boost cognition, so whether you choose to consume it or inhale the scent of it, you can expect a brain boost. It may also normalise cholesterol levels, treat symptoms of menopause, and improve blood sugar which is particularly helpful for those with diabetes. Lastly, like most herbs and spices, sage has anti-inflammatory properties as well as plenty of antioxidants.
My mum always made a strong sage infusion for gargling in the mouth whenever we had a sore or inflamed throat or achy teeth. It works! Most leafy greens are fantastic for you, and parsley is no exception. This superfood really fits the definition because it is a concentrated source of nutrition, antioxidants, and more. Plus, it tastes amazing. Parsley also contains vitamin C, vitamin A, some folate a B vitamin , and iron. Like most other herbs, parsley is high in minerals such as calcium.
Parsley even acts as a natural diuretic and stimulates the kidney which can help you shed some water weight and reduce bloating. Finally, it is both antibacterial and antifungal; parsley oil is great for the skin because it can fight bacteria and clear blemishes. Chilli is one of my favourite ways to spice things up. I love fresh chillis, ground chilli powder, and chilli flakes alike.
Many spicy foods have unique health benefits — most notably, weight loss benefits — and chilli is no exception. Since this spice is derived from peppers, you also get many benefits from the veggie itself.
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