Friday, May 17, 2013

The Health Benefits Of Spices

By Jennie Sandoval


Various innovations in the world of medicine have brought forth the development of different drugs used to cure illnesses and relieve symptoms. However, these drugs are not the only substances that can be used to keep a person healthy. The regular spice found in ones kitchen can be as effective as well. There are many people that prefer to use these natural ingredients because of the many 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.

There are also some aromatic and flavor enhancing plants that people use to regulate blood pressure, cholesterol, or blood sugar levels. These are taken by people to manage diseases like hypertension and diabetes. Just some examples of these plants are chives, bay leaf, turmeric, onion, and cinnamon.

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.

You also have those spices that are well known for being capable of preventing certain diseases. According to studies, a spice called basil is good against rheumatoid arthritis and asthma. Colds and scurvy can be prevented with orange peel. Prostate cancer is said to be something that you can avoid with the help of chili pepper.

A spice may also contain substances like vitamins A and E. An antioxidant helps keep the cells healthy against the effects of oxidation reactions. Thyme, oregano, dill weed, basil, peppermint, parsley, and turmeric are considered as natural antioxidants that you can take if you do not want to take tablets or pills.

There are a few spices that have the ability to act as a diuretic. A diuretic is any substances that can stimulate the body to release liquids through urination. There are many health conditions where in a diuretic would be need. Anise star is a good diuretic. Garlic and cilantro are also other examples.

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.

There are still many health benefits of spices that were not mentioned. Using natural substances is a good thing to do because they do not contain any harmful chemicals. A spice is also cheaper than drugs. You can even plant them in your backyard so you can make use of them whenever you want without any kind of difficulty.




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