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Health Benefits & Importance of Spices in Food

Jan 21, 2022
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Health Benefits & Importance of Spices in Food
Spices have a very deep impact on Indian origin as they are very important as food and as medicine. Each spice has its own importance in our daily life. All have very attractive texture and taste and gives an amazing look and taste to each food. In India, from ancient times we use the many spices to enhance the flovour of food and true beauty to food that creates the mouth-watering moment before eating it.

If we talk about the medicinal benefits of spices, there are many small health issues to serious one spices that are very impactful for everything. Spices are vert impactful for diseases like cancer, fever, malaria, stomach offset, nausea, hair fall, eye issues, body pains, dental health, skincare and many more.

Various spices & their importance

Star Anise: Star Anise is usually used in Indian, Chinese, Malaysian and Indonesian cuisines, mainly used to prepare the dishes rice and curries. Star Anise is a high source of two main antioxidants namely linalool, an essential oil, and vitamin C that protect against cellular damage.

Ajwain: Ajwain is usually used for many medicinal uses and impacts effectively for the digestion related issues. Despite a partially bitter taste, it mostly used to cure stomach ache and tooth pain-related problems. Ajwain is a high source of fibre, proteins and calcium.

Basil Leaves: Basil leaves are mostly used in culinary preparations and gives the beautiful look to any food. Medicinally it's useful for strong immunity, good for digestion, anti-inflammatory, skin problems, Diabetes issues, good for healthy gut also it helps to manage depression and anxiety too.

Bay Leaf: Bay Leaves are the high source of vitamin A, vitamin C, iron, potassium, calcium, and magnesium. Healthy tea can also be prepared by Bay Leaf. Bay Leaves are important supportive ingredients to prepare spice curry, soups, stews, meat, seafood, vegetable dishes, and sauces etc.

Cardamom: There are two types of Cardamom, black and light green cardamom. From ancient time it is used as a digestive aid in traditional Indian medicine. Most importantly this delicious spice pairs with many savory dishes, its little sweet and warm taste enhance the flavour for any dish. it mainly used with curry and rice dishes. It's a good source of antioxidants, contains cancer-fighting compounds, anti-inflammatory, fights with digestive problems, treat infections and much more.

Chia Seeds: Chia Seeds is a rich source of Fiber, Protein, Calcium, Manganese, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Vitamins B1, B2 & B3 as well. Chia seeds can be mixed with water for drinking, we can also use in the pudding, smoothies, toppings, cereal, truffles, salad, bread etc.

Black Pepper: Black Pepper is a high source of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory properties, good for brain growth, works for blood sugar control, lower cholesterol levels, it also has cancer-fighting properties, works for pain relief and many other issues. the taste of black pepper creates the spark in the taste of food, mainly it is used in dishes like meats, fish, vegetables, salad dressings, soups, stir-fries, pasta, and more.

Cinnamon: Indian curry can never be complete without Cinommom, also it is used to give the flovours and texture of beautiful need to rice dishes as well. It helps for many health issues
stimulate weight loss, blood pressure, blood sugar and also used to treat everything from bronchitis to heart disease.
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