Spice It Up! 8 Spices to Enhance Your Health

Spice It Up!

When looking for ways to improve your health, have you ever considered spices that are actually good for you? Many spices have positive health benefits (and cinnamon sugar sprinkled on that cinnamon roll isn’t what I’m talking about!) Spices can be used to maintain health and prevent illness, enhance your immune system and more!

8 Healthy Spices

Read on for a list of eight healthy spices and what they can do for you:

Cayenne Pepper – Known as a spice with a zing to it, many hot, spicy dishes contain cayenne pepper. Cayenne is known to relieve joint paint, as well as help digestion and increase fat burning metabolism by as much as 25%.

Ginger – Effective to treat motion sickness, Ginger can also be effective to help settle the stomach during morning sickness.

Cinnamon – Cinnamon is an excellent aid for diarrhea and upset stomachs. It can also give a boost your metabolism. Sprinkle it on your oatmeal to help rev up your body’s calorie-burning furnace for the day.

Garlic – Garlic can help keep cholesterol levels in check and decrease blood pressure. It’s also been shown to be helpful to those who suffer diabetes. However, if you’re on blood thinners, ask your doctor before adding this supplement to your diet.

Allspice – Allspice is a stimulant that can help relieve problems with indigestion and gas. It’s also an excellent addition to your diet to maintain healthy blood pressure and blood count.

Mustard – For those who suffer from respiratory problems, mustard is an excellent spice. Mustard plasters are a helpful aid in addressing chest congestion.

Peppermint – This tasty spice can soothe tension, and especially digestive disorders. Try Peppermint oil capsules to help soothe the symptoms of IBS. As an added benefit, a mug of peppermint tea can help with insomnia.

Turmeric – Turmeric’s antioxidants defend against free radicals. It’s also anti-inflammatory and has the ability to fight off certain types of cancer.

Add Healthy Spices

Spices are more commonly thought of as a way to liven up our food. However, many spices can actually help you lead a healthy lifestyle, even as they enhance taste. The next time you’re planning dinner, make healthy additions to your menu while spicing up your favorite recipe!

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This information is presented as entertainment and not meant to diagnose or treat any illness or disease. Always consult your medical professional before adding anything new to your diet or regimen.