Unbelievable health benefits from spices

• Posted by Nandini Devi January 13, 2015 - Filed in Health - #health benefits from spices  #uses of spices  - 1,953 views

  

   

  Unbelievable health benefits from spices

   

  We might frequently use spices as flavour givers for the dishes, but they do much more for health and for well being. Here are some of the health benefits from spices.

  Black pepper:

  Another name for Black pepper is kali mirch. It offers more than the just strong flavour to dishes. Black pepper rich in Vitamin C & A, carotene, flavonoids and antioxidants that reduces the free radicals & safeguard against cancers and diseases.

  Cardamom or illaichi :

  Illaichi has an exceptional sweet spicy flavour to it & comes with benefits like improving metabolic activity and burns fat efficiently.

  Cinnamon or dalchini :

  It offers calming aroma and is great for health too. It keeps blood sugar under check, reduces the changes of alzheimer’s. Moreover, it quietens joint ache, improves digestive system, treats cough and cold, & protects against hear diseases.

  Cumin seeds or jeera:

  Cumin seeds have an odd smell and flavour. This spice is ideal for constipation. It fights against cancer cells, regulates the blood pressure and the heart rate, alleviates asthma and cold, prevents anaemia & also enhances the health.

  Fennel seeds or saunf :

  Usually this spice served after meal for good digestion. Fennel seeds work effectually on getting rid of constipation. Saunf also acts as a galactogogue to help to improve breast milk flow in lactating mothers.

  Ginger or adharak :

  Ginger instantly alleviates joint pain & excessive stiffness in those who are suffering from arthritis. It also help to control inflammation and free radical production because of its gingerol component, Therefore increasing flexibility of joints.

  Saffron or kesar :

  Kesar possesses active components that have been proven therapeutic in medicines as it is antiseptic, antioxidant, anti – depressant and digestive in nature.