Three of the Healthiest, Tastiest Spices
In English, there is a saying: “Variety is the spice of life.”
This means that having a nice, healthy mix of people, thoughts, and experiences can make your life more interesting.
Spices do the same with our meals. Every country uses spices to make cooking distinct. But they are also extremely valuable when it comes to keeping us healthy.
As with many traditional or natural cures, there is little scientific evidence to prove spices have healing properties. However, it doesn't hurt to add a few spices to your diet.
From India to Japan, ginger is popular in many food dishes.
Ginger has a hot, fragrant flavor. You can add ground ginger to many dishes, baked products and smoothies or other thick drinks. You can grate fresh ginger root, adding the small pieces to your favorite dishes.
There is some evidence that ginger might help cure joint and muscle pain. And drinking tea with ginger root can ease the pain of a sore throat.
Turmeric is the main spice in curry and a relative of ginger.
As a traditional medicine, many cultures use turmeric to fight depression, liver disease, and skin disorders.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) says there is research showing that turmeric has helped patients with arthritis and heartburn.
Cinnamon is a common spice. It adds a warm, sweet taste to both sweet and savory dishes.
The NIH website says there is research to suggest that cinnamon may lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon may also reduce cholesterol levels, help to reduce inflammation and kill germs that cause disease.
