Herbs And Spices Good For Health
Herbs and spices not only enrich the taste of food, but they also
give us health benefits.
The healing power of some of them was used thousands
of years ago. Modern scientific studies prove that the claims about the
positive effect of spices and herbs on health are not just empty stories.
CINNAMON
The biggest benefits: regulates blood sugar
levels in diabetics
Add half
teaspoon cinnamon in oatmeal or season the milk and coffee with a little
cinnamon. Cinnamon is so tasty that you would never cross your mind that it
possesses all that great healing power. Besides, it regulates blood sugar
levels in diabetics, the intake of a half or a quarter teaspoon of cinnamon
twice a day reduces triglycerides and cholesterol levels by about 30%.
Cinnamon has anti-inflammatory and antibacterial characteristics and is
believed that effectively fights with E. coli and other bacteria. For some
people cinnamon reduces unpleasant symptoms of heartburn. Everyday use improves
health.
GINGER
The biggest benefits: anti-nausea and
abdominal pain, relieves the symptoms of arthritis
Several studies
have shown that ginger reduces pain and swelling in people who suffer from
arthritis. Ginger is especially useful for reducing nausea and controlling the
vomit instinct. Ginger can eliminate stomach problems and reduces headaches
caused by migraine.
SAGE
The biggest benefits: against sore throats, to
preserve memory
Boil your sage
tea if you have stomach problems or if you have dry and sore throat. Sage tea
reduces sore throat. Preliminary researches suggest that Sage can ease the
symptoms of Alzheimer’s disease. In other research students who received sage
extract before the exam scored significantly better on memory test, and they
also had positive effect in their mood.
ROSEMARY
The biggest benefits: it improves
concentration and brain function
Rosemary
is a powerful antioxidant that increases blood flow to the brain and protects
the brain from free radicals, thereby decreases the risk of stroke and diseases
like Alzheimer’s. This herb increases wakefulness and concentration which leads
to more effective performance of tasks that are related to memory. Its also
great for marinating meat and there is a good reason for it. It contains
acids and substances that fight bacteria and prevent meat from spoiling and
make cooked meat healthier. Rosemary also stimulates the immune system,
improves circulation and improves food digestion.
MINT
The biggest benefits: help against stomach
pain, improve digestion
Traditionally
mint tea is useful in relieving stomach pain; meanwhile mint also improves
food digestion. Mint helps in diarrhea, stomach flatulence (gas) and irritable
bowel syndrome. Many people use it in treating common cold, soreing
throat, sinus problems and respiratory infections. Mint oil can help reduce
headache, muscle pain or toothache.
PARSLEY
The biggest benefits: for a strong immunity,
prevention of heart attack.
Parsley is
incredibly rich source of vitamins A and C; it helps to strengthen the immune
system and is especially useful in protecting the cardiovascular system.
Parsley tea is also used for relief of symptoms in cases of urinary tract infection.
Chewing parsley removes bad breath, parsley can be used external for bruises.
TURMERIC
The biggest benefits: anticancer
characteristics
Turmeric is a
spice that gives curry yellow color, mostly used in Indian cuisine and
medicine. In recent years, studies increasingly confirm its power to fight
against cancer. It consists substances that reduce the growth of tumors.
Studies show that this spice protects against colon cancer and melanoma, the
deadliest form of skin cancer.
