Spices are used all around the world to add flavor to food as well as for their health benefits.
There are many spices to choose from when considering flavoring and their beneficial properties.
Not only do they taste amazing but they all have a wide range of uses and health benefits.
If you are not familiar with some of them and have never tried them, you will want to gradually add them to your diet.
Because most spices have very strong flavors, odors, and taste.
The key is to find the right balance of flavor for yourself or your family.
Start off with very small amounts and increase as you adapt your taste to their flavors.
Five Beneficial Spices That You Should Add to Your Diet
1. Turmeric
Benefits:
Improves digestion
Cancer prevention
Anti-inflammatory
Immunity booster
Natural Painkiller
Increases memory
Antifungal
Antiviral
Uses:
Supplements
Turmeric coffee or tea
Golden (turmeric) milk
Add to soups and stir-fry’s
Use turmeric for seasoning on meats
Turmeric does have a yellow color to it and will turn your meals or drinks a golden yellow so keep that in mind when adding to food or drinks.
It does take some getting used to.
But for me, that yellow color has come to represent amazing health benefits.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/top-10-evidence-based-health-benefits-of-turmeric
2. Ginger
Benefits:
Soothes sore throat
Relieves upset stomach and bloating
Anti-inflammatory
Cancer prevention
Antibacterial
Helps to treat headaches, menstrual cramps, and nausea
Improves circulation
Clears sinuses
Uses:
Lemon ginger tea
Ginger ale spritzer
Stir-fry’s and salads
Soups and marinades
Ground Ginger
Add small amounts of ground ginger to puddings and jellos
Alleviates gum pain
Because ginger has a very strong flavor it does takes some getting used to.
Add minimally and slowly taste.
https://draxe.com/nutrition/10-medicinal-ginger-health-benefits/
3. Garlic
Benefits:
Antiviral
Antiseptic
Antibacterial
Relieves cough and cold
Detoxifies
Boost Immunity
Lowers Cholesterol
Uses:
Supplements
Roasted Garlic
Saute with vegetables
Add to sauces
Small slices in salads
Ground Garlic
Garlic bread
Seasoning
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/11-proven-health-benefits-of-garlic
4. Onion
Benefits:
Cancer prevention
Anti-inflammatory
Helps prevent blood clot
Regulates blood sugar levels
Boost Immune system
Prevents tooth decay and oral infections
Relives sore throat and cough
Relieves stomach aches
Improves digestive function
Uses:
Supplements
Roasted onion
Fried onion (onion rings or fritters)
Caramelized onions
Saute with vegetables
Used in dips and sauces
Add to salads
Ground onion
Seasoning
https://draxe.com/nutrition/onions-nutrition/
5. Cinnamon
Benefits:
Anti-inflammatory
Antibacterial
Antifungal
Antiviral
Antioxidant
Helps lower blood pressure
Improves digestion
Boost memory
Uses:
Add to coffee
Add to oatmeals or cereals
With apple sauce or put on toast
Cinnamon sticks can be added to stir coffees, ciders, hot cocoa, and other warm beverages.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-proven-benefits-of-cinnamon
