The Health Benefits Of Spices

By Jennie Sandoval


With the help of science and technology, there are now different drugs that can be used as medicine. There are drugs useful for curing specific diseases, alleviating symptoms, and so many more. However, there are still people that depend on organic ingredients for them to be healthy. Spice is just one of these ingredients. This is not unusual because of the health benefits of spices.

A spice is well known for being ingredients that give food a lot of flavor and a very delicious aroma. However, spices also have so many properties that make the very beneficial to the health of the person that will consume them. One of these properties is the antibacterial or antiseptic property. For so many years, people have relied on ingredients like thyme, oregano, peppermint, and onion for treating infections.

Many of these plants are also used by some people for the management of the body's blood sugar, cholesterol, and even blood pressure. These are useful in preventing and regulating hypertension and diabetes. Some good examples of such plants are cinnamon, onion, turmeric, bay leaf, and chives.

Another way that spice can be used would be as a substance that aids digestion and helps with certain digestive problems. For example, you can depend on thyme and sage if you want your fatty dishes to be digested without any problem. For indigestion, turmeric, peppercorns, or turmeric would make a great remedy.

There are also a few spices that are very valuable because of their ability to prevent and manage certain diseases. Many people have reported that basil is a good spice that prevents asthma and even rheumatoid arthritis. An orange peel can be good against scurvy and colds. Chili peppers could help fight prostate cancer.

Vitamin A and vitamin E are some examples of substances classified as antioxidants. The human body needs antioxidants to prevent cells from deteriorating as a result of oxidation reactions. Antioxidants can easily be found in ones spice rack. Peppermint, thyme, basil, dill weed, oregano, turmeric, and parsley make good antioxidants.

Diuretic property is another property that a spice may possess. Diuretics are very important since these substances help the body remove excess fluid. This is normally used for those with kidney problems. Three examples of plants that are used as diuretics are garlic, cilantro, and anise star.

There are many advantages you can get from the use of spice instead of drugs. A very obvious advantage is that a spice is very organic and is not incorporated with chemicals that can be harmful to the body. Another good thing about this is its versatility. A spice can be ingested by so many ways. This can be added to any food that you prepare or in your beverages such as smoothies, shakes, milk, teas, and juices.

Aside from the health benefits of spices mentioned above, there are still other benefits not mentioned. It is a good idea to start making use of spice because it can just be grown in your garden. There is no need for you to buy it. Planting allows you to use it as many as you like and any time that you want.




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