The Health Benefits Of Spices

By Camille Nicholson


During ancient times before conventional medicine was invented, people had to rely on natural cures. Ancient doctors used to extract these ingredients to create medicines that were so effective that they cured almost all of the diseases at that time. Today, these natural ingredients known as spices and herbs are used for culinary arts although the health benefits of spices are still very well know.

Now there are three main features that each spice has and how it can benefit people. Of course it is common knowledge that each spice has a high amount of antioxidants which can prevent cancer by killing free radicals. Also, they have special components that can stop inflammation such as allergies or other kinds of swelling. They may even help with weight loss problems because they are known to help the digestive system move smoother and thus enhancing the diet.

Each seasoning has its own different benefit although all of them have the main three benefits mentioned above. Cinnamon is a favorite among many people because of its unique kind of flavor which can mix with almost every dish. Aside from its superb taste, it also has a component known as polyphenol which is a natural insulin and can help with regulating blood sugar levels.

Oregano, which is another very famous spice, is known to have probably the most antioxidants out of all the spices and seasonings. In addition to that, oregano is a great seasoning and adjunct to many other dishes like pasta or steak. It is a wonderful seasoning that can make a meal taste really good and let it become a healthy dish for the eater.

Turmeric is another great spice that is known for its flavor when it is added to curry or some types of soups. Basically, turmeric can help with cognitive illnesses and prevent decline in the brain. One may say that it can help prevent brain diseases like Alzheimer disease and other brain related ones.

Thyme is another great kind of seasoning that can help with respiratory problems. Thyme can help with breathing issues such as asthma and other kinds of lung problems. Thyme also has a chemical inside named thymol which is an anti fungal component which can even destroy unfriendly bacteria that can be located inside the gut or digestive system.

Among all of the herbs and spices, ginger is probably the most popular and most widely used for medicinal purposes. It can work a lot of wonders for digestive issues like constipation, loose bowel movement and can even curse instances of nausea. It many even be used as a pain killer when one has a severe stomach ache or even a head ache.

So for those who are interested in having a better diet, take a look at the health benefits of spices. The whole fact that people of the olden days relied on these herbs meant that there must be something about them that can cure many diseases. Until now a lot of health conscious people rely on these seasonings for preventing a lot of their sicknesses.




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