You hear alot about various spices that are good for the diet. What might be the top five?
The primary ingredient in curry powder is turmeric, and its the curcumin in turmeric that has been shown to be a powerful anti-cancer agent as well as benefit in the treatment of Alzheimer's disease, arthritis and other ailments.
Garlic has been shown to help treat several common health issues from high blood pressure and high cholesterol to diabetes. It has both powerful anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant effects on the body as well.
Cinnamon lowers cholesterol and it also has a anti-bacterial and anti-fungal effect on the body. Just smelling cinnamon alone may improve your memory and cognitive functions.
Capsaicin is the main ingredient in cayenne or red pepper. Its also the primary ingredient that gives hot sauces their kick. Like many of the other spices listed here, capsaicin has also been shown to fight cancer, to be good for your heart, and to provide a variety of health benefits for the body from pain relief to aiding in weight loss.
Sage has been shown to boost memory as well as have a variety of healthy effects on the body in general from its anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial effects. It can be used to treat everything from allergies to mosquito bites...
Other top flavor enhancers that are also good for you include ginger, ginseng, and oregano. Its also been shown that cloves, allspice, marjoram and thyme have anti-oxidant (and therefore anti-aging) effects as well.
Put down the salt and pepper and try a little healthy brain boosting, cancer preventing spice for a change.
Helpful and correct list to benefit everyone.h5
Excellent list. H5.
Yum ... excellent list. Good to be reminded these are healthful! Thanks!
I didn't know about some of these benfits. Good to learn something new form your useful list!
select one here...