The use of spices has been incredibly important throughout history. The 21^st century brings a new chapter to the spice world. Many spices in modern day world not only are used in culinary but indeed carry many remarkable health benefits. The health benefits of spices are often overlooked, and only seen as flavour enhancers, but certain healthy spices may hold the key to disease prevention. If you’re looking to round out your healthy lifestyle, you will want to stock up on the following herbs and spices and use them on their own to enhance the absorption and benefits received.

Turmeric

Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow colour. Turmeric is often referred to as the “Golden Spice of Life”. This golden spice delivers some solid-gold benefits.  It contains several compounds with medicinal properties, the most important of which is curcumin (a remarkable powerful antioxidant). Curcumin releases its anti-inflammatory goodness to almost every cell in the body, boosting the immune system and treating a host of maladies from indigestion to cancer.  The spice in raw form is harsh, so it’s best enjoyed cooked in dishes.

Ginger

From thousands of years, ginger is used to tame troubled tummies, aids digestion Natural remedy for nausea. Researches paint ginger as a powerful muscle relaxant, that helps reduce soreness brought on by exercise. Fresh ginger is rich in gingerol, the compound that contributes to, many of the spice’s health benefits. Q gram of ginger appears to be an effective treatment for many types of nausea.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a popular spice, found in all sorts of recipes and baked goods. It contains a compound called cinnamaldehyde, which is responsible for cinnamon’s medicinal properties. Cinnamon may help lower blood sugar spikes for people with type 2 diabetes. It is recommended to use sweet spices like cinnamon to add flavour instead of sugar and other sweeteners as it has powerful Anti-Diabetic effect.

Chilli

Studies suggest chilli can do everything from reducing blood pressure to clearing up sinus inflammation. But the hottest research revolves around weight loss. Fiery capsaicin present in chilli gives them a signature kick, it increases body’s heat, boosts metabolic rate and decreases appetite. Researchers have found out that, 1 gram of red pepper was enough to help manage appetite and burn more calories after a meal. The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin it contains. Habanero and red cayenne chillies are among the hottest at the market.

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