Spice up your life!
Many spices have anti-inflammatory properties and antioxidants, which protect cells from being damaged by free radicals. Less damage to cells = less risk of disease.
Turmeric.
High in antioxidants which protect your body's cells from damage
Has anti inflammatory properties, so it may be beneficial for brain health, allergies, liver disease, gut healing, depression, heart health and reducing arthritis,
Add black pepper to turmeric to enhance curcumin absorption.
Curcumin in turmeric is fat soluble, so enjoy with healthy fats: olive oil, coconut milk, pasture-raised meat, nuts, seeds or yoghurt. It’s great in scrambled eggs.
USES: add to curries, stews, egg dishes. Turmeric lattes are good, however, without the black pepper, the absorption of turmeric is limited.
Cinnamon.
Cinnamon is packed with antioxidants, is anti-inflammatory and may help reduce blood sugar. It is sweet, delicious and soothing on the digestive system.
It comes from the inner bark of the tree and is mostly grown in SE Asia.
USES: It is easy to use ground cinnamon in baking, breaky oats, yoghurt or smoothies.
You can also source cinnamon sticks
Ginger
This versatile spice comes from the root of the tropical ginger plant, which has striking flowers.
Ginger is great for digestion. It has digestive enzymes.
It contains antioxidants
May help boost immune and reduce risk of cancer
Tastes great in a huge variety of dishes, including stir-fries, baked goods and smoothies
Ginger is delicious in a tea, with lemon & honey. Sometimes I add a few calendula petals, from the veggie patch.
USES: stir-fries and Asian dishes, baking, smoothies, breakfast oats, teas, salads.
Clove
One of the most potent spices for antioxidants, clove helps to protect your body's cells from damage from free-radicals. This can reduce cancer risk.
It may improve liver health, stomach ulcers, regulate blood sugar
Clove is anti-microbial and may help boost immune function.
Is may improve energy, mood and sex drive too.
USES: Use small amounts in baking, curries, smoothies & salad dressings.
Use clove oil in an insense burner as a room deordorizer.
Nutmeg.
This spice is subtly sweet, with a great nutty flavour
It is delicious in savoury dishes, with salt & pepper or sweet dishes
Nutmeg possesses antioxidants
It may promote blood flow & immune function
Strengthen cognitive awareness
It has detoxifying benefits to the body
It may help with indigestion and insomnia.
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