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Health Benefits of Spices

In addition to providing abundant flavor to any dish you whip up in the kitchen, there is a plethora of health benefits of spices. From anti-inflammatory properties to aiding in digestion, spices have long been known to assist your body in it’s own ability to heal itself. Featured here are several well-known spices (that are frequently used when cooking) that not only taste great, but actually contain vital properties that have a healing effect on your body.

Health Benefits of Spices

Health Benefits of Cinnamon

Research has indicated that cinnamon can aid in “helping lower blood sugar, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels in people with type 2 diabetes, and a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition found that adding a little more than a teaspoon to rice pudding even helped tame blood sugar in people without diabetes.” [Source: Women’s Health]

Health Benefits of Ginger

“Historically, ginger has a long tradition of being very effective in alleviating symptoms of gastrointestinal distress. In herbal medicine, ginger is regarded as an excellent carminative (a substance which promotes the elimination of intestinal gas) andintestinal spasmolytic (a substance which relaxes and soothes the intestinal tract). Modern scientific research has revealed that ginger possesses numerous therapeutic properties including antioxidant effects, an ability to inhibit the formation of inflammatory compounds, and direct anti-inflammatory effects.” [Source: Whole Foods]

Health Benefits of Red Chili Pepper

“The kick you get from hot chili peppers comes from capsaicin. Even though it may feel as though the spice is setting your mouth on fire, capsaicin actually helps ease pain.” In addition, red chili pepper is believed to assist your weight loss goals as well. “A Purdue University study found that eating red peppers can help suppress appetite and burn more calories after a meal, especially in those who don’t eat the spice often.” [Source: Huffington Post]

Health Benefits of Rosemary

“The compounds in rosemary appear to help reduce inflammation in the body and inflammation is a trigger and indirect risk factor for many chronic diseases.” [Source: SheKnows]

Health Benefits of Turmeric

“The bright yellow spice, which is part of the ginger family, does much more than make a mean curry. It may also help fight cancer. A new study published in the Journal of Biological Chemistry found that curcumin — the potent antioxidant in turmeric — improves the effectiveness of chemotherapy in breast cancer patients and has potential to be developed into an adjuvant chemotherapy drug. Another study published in the journal Clinical Cancer Researchfound that turmeric supplements suppress a cell signaling pathway that fuels the growth of head and neck cancer.” [Source: Huffington Post]

Disclaimer: This list is provided for informational purposes. Consult with a Doctor or Nutritionist before starting any new program.

 

 

 


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    • Christina-Lauren says:

      So true! I always love finding out how food can help heal certain health problems (and even prevent others).

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