Spices not only add flavour to the food but also have a lot of health benefits, that most of you are not aware. Many common spices have incredible healing properties and there are simply some healing herbs and spices everyone should have in the kitchen.
Cilantro/Coriander Seeds
We know this spice as cilantro, dhania, Arabian parsley and Chinese parsley. Coriander seeds are the dried ripe fruits that look like pale golden peppercorns. All parts of the coriander plant can be used as food and medicine, and the fresh plant has a distinctive, pungent aroma, which is loved by some and hated by others.
Nutmeg
Nutmeg is believed to have magical powers. This healthy spice was said to comfort the head and the nerves, and was known to calm the digestion while stimulating the circulation. This healthy spice has also been found to inhibit blood clotting and to decrease prostaglandin levels in the colon.
Cayenne Pepper
This spice is an amazing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory. It boosts the metabolism too, so you are less likely to be overweight. It also helps prevent ailments such as heartburn, paralysis, fever, migraine headaches, nausea, tonsillitis, haemorrhoids, diphtheria, etc.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a powerhouse of antioxidant strength that can fight cancer, neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, and even helps with pre-diabetes and diabetes by stabilizing blood sugar levels.
Curry Leaf
In Ayurveda medicine, the curry leaf has long been used to reduce blood sugar, especially in the management of diabetes. Consuming curry leaves may also help to lower blood cholesterol and blood fats.
A garlic a day keeps the doctor away!!!
