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Spices
Spices has a important role in the cooking process and also in the food around the world. Each spice has its Unique flavoring and essence, adding it or omitting it can make or break a food.
There are lot of spices we use in a day to day cooking, Major ones are cumin, black pepper, turmeric and coriander seeds.
Spices have nutritional values and provide extraordinary health benefits.
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is one of the familiar spices and its used in both sweet and savory cooking.
- Cinnamon is especially great for people who have high blood sugar it can lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes.
- Cinnamon provides heart-healthy benefits, such as reducing blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels.
Turmeric
Turmeric has a active ingredient is curcumin which, as well as giving curry a bright yellow colour, also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
- Research suggests it may reduce inflammation in the brain, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease and depression
- Because of its anti-inflammatory qualities, curcumin is also effective at reducing pain and swelling in people with arthritis
Ginger
Ginger is one of the healthiest and tastiest spices on the planet. It has been used to help digestion, reduce nausea and help fight the flu and common cold
The main active ingredient is gingerol, a compound which is responsible for most of the plant’s anti-inflammatory and antioxidant effects.
Garlic
Garlic is used in cooking and it also used as a medicine due to its anti-microbial properties.
- Consuming garlic on a daily basis helps to lower cholesterol levels because of the anti-oxidant properties of Allicin.
- It is also immensely beneficial to regulate blood pressure and sugar levels.
Cayenne Pepper
Cayenne pepper has main ingredients in cayenne pepper is capsaicin, which gives the pepper its spicy taste as well as many health benefits.
- One of the main benefits of cayenne pepper is that it can help with losing weight. Capsaicin has metabolism-boosting properties, helping to burn more calories.
- Cayenne pepper is a great source of vitamin C, which is effective in boosting your immune system
