Add Spice to your life with these Spices

November 26, 2011 | Article Posted By - Tastynetgirl, London

It is amazing that a pinch of this spice and a dash of another regularly, can come with great tasting dishes and an almost miraculous improvement in health.  You are doing more than adding some flavor to your favorite salad, fruit, drink or recipe you will improve both your health and beauty. 

 

Cinnamon, Cumin, Capsaicin and Thyme are very powerful ailment busters when it comes to maintaining good health.

 

Did you know that … Cinnamon

Is a sweet spice that has that distinct smell in breads and cakes but is rich in calcium, manganese, iron and fiber and is rich in antioxidants, protecting the body’s cells from being damaged by free radicals as well as regulating the blood sugar levels within? 

 

This is positive news especially for those individuals who are diabetic.  People with Type 2 diabetes and who may also have high blood pressure can use this spice to help in the regulation of these ailments.  Cinnamon also curbs the sweet tooth and satisfies basic cravings and eliminates the need for additional sweeteners.

 

Did you know that … Thyme

Is a surprising part of the herbal mint family and can get rid of some bacteria within an hour because of its very strong antimicrobial properties?

 

Thyme in the form of an essential oil is a potent inflammation suppressant and can quickly lower infection levels by almost seventy-five percent even with some antibiotic resistant Staphylococcus strains.

 

Did you know that … Capsaicin

Is the hot pepper kick that you get from consuming hot chili peppers and actually does the exact opposite by helping to ease pain especially if placed as a topical patch on the affected areas?

 

This powerful but natural pain killer drains the neurotransmitters in the body that cause pain.

 

Capsaicin helps in the suppression of a very active appetite and causes the body to burn more calories after a meal especially if you are new to using this spice.  The spice targets the general mid section by suppressing body fat in and around the abdominal region.  This chemical reaction involves the capsaicin altering some of the key elements in the molecular composition of the fat causing the fat cells to break down.

 

Did you know that … Cumin

Originated in the Mediterranean and works just like cinnamon, lowering the levels of blood glucose and has strong antibacterial characteristics especially at killing the strain of bacteria usually associated with stomach ulcers.

 

The black cumin with the Latin name of nigella sativa can reduce rheumatoid arthritis inflammation for those individuals that suffer with stiff joints. 

 

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