Healthy Spices For Everyday Cooking

by Arvin

Wouldn’t it be nice if you can have your cake and eat it too? While you can’t really do that, you can enjoy delicious meals and stay healthy by using these healthy spices.

Ginger

According to research, inflammation is one of the most reliable indicators of heart disease. Ginger helps fight inflammation and cardiovascular disease. It is also a delicious spice that you can use with the meals that you cook.

Ginger is also good for relieving tired muscles.

Turmeric

Love curry? Here’s some good news for you. Turmeric, usually found in curry powder, is related to ginger and also has anti-inflammatory properties.

Cinnamon

Aside from giving a tasty aroma, cinnamon can also help in treating cold, flatulence, nausea, painful menstruation and diarrhea.

Oregano

It’s a favorite spice in Italian dishes. Oregano is chock-full of antioxidants. It also has antibacterial properties. Oregano oil is considered to be the most effective antimicrobial.

Thyme

Just like oregano, thyme contains a lot of antioxidants. It has thymol that is shown to increase the omega-3 oils in the brain. It is used to soothe cough and relieve indigestion.

References:

http://naturalhealthsherpa.com/curcumin-turmeric-side-effects-health-benefits/52639#more-639

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/02/23/gingers-health-benefits_n_826795.html#s244429&title=Achy_Muscle_Aid

http://altmedicine.about.com/od/cinnamon/a/cinnamon.htm

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2011/11/10/spices-health_n_1085099.html#s461535&title=Oregano

http://www.livestrong.com/article/258910-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-thyme-tea/