When cooking, adding spices to the food really enhances the flavor and makes the meal more alive and fulfilling.
Today I wanted to share with you 3 spices you should be using consuming on a regular basis because of their health benefits.
The first spice is garlic.
Various studies show that garlic can prevent heart attacks, strengthen the immune system, as well as help the body fight diseases such as colon, breast, prostrate, and throat cancers. Researchers are conducting further trials to uncover more of this pungent spice’s medicinal benefits.
The second spice is chili pepper.
This hot spice is loaded with capsaicin, a compound that triggers the body to produce more heat and, thus, burn more energy. In 2007, in an article published in Physiology & Behavior, research teams from the Maastricht University in the Netherlands and the Laval University in Quebec, Canada reported that capsaicin may help fight obesity. Moreover, their findings indicated that capsaicin has cancer-fighting properties as well.
The third spice is ginger.
Last year, an article in Food and Chemical Toxicology revealed that various studies have found that ginger can lower both blood sugar and cholesterol levels. It also has powerful antioxidant properties that protect against the toxic effects or radiation treatment, ulcers, and skin diseases.
The powerful qualities of these three spices should encourage you to use them in your cooking. Not only will they enhance the flavor of your meals, they will also provide many health benefits. Hopefully, this would help you get into the habit of “spicing up” your life with foods that are good for you!
Have a great day!
Dr. Chris Frykman
Sources:
http://www.umm.edu/altmed/articles/garlic-000245.htm