Secrets of Spices Commonly Used

Spicing up your food plate is not only delicious but endowed with plenty health secrets. May be if you know some, you would be extra vigilant in choosing them .Let’s understand how these household spices which we use for our daily menu influences our health.

•  Cinnamon:  The long twig like aromatic spice is appetizing and promoted digestion. With loads of Antioxidants improves blood circulation. Helps in metabolizing glucose thus preventing from Diabetes and Heart ailments. Take a pinch or half a spoon of the powder and sprinkle on anything you make.
• Ginger:  Known for its digestive properties this rhizome or root relieves pain caused due to exertion. Popular for its anti inflammatory effect in case of respiratory soreness in common colds and tonsillitis, it also fights cancers and certain Arthritis. Blends well with buttermilk, juices and soups.
• Cumin Seeds:  The fragrant seed not only relieves gastritis and bloating sensation but an excellent source of Iron that provides full on energy and natural immunity. If you want your child to build up their memory strongly then this is the best spice.
• Coriander seeds: Known for its flavorful quality this spice is also good for Diabetics. Lowers bad Cholesterol (LDL) and increases good Cholesterol (HDL) and thus guards your Heart. In Typhoid, this is a preferred home remedy.
•  Clove: This is said to be the best treatment for an agonizing toothache. Enhances hunger, digestion and equally fine for a throat irritation.

Tips for storage:

1. Spices may lose their color, texture and fragrance, so store them in a cool dry place than in a dampened area
2. These spices can be powdered and used, to make it handier.
3.   Most spices are required to be tossed and dried in sunlight once a while to keep the qualities intact.