Health benefits of indian spices - PART 1
Indian food is known for its authentic way of preparation and ingredients used to prepare the food.
Though indian food is known to be spicy,each ingredient of it has its own benefit.
here are some of them-
1.Mustard Seeds
Seeds of a mustard plant contain generous amounts of healthy phytonutrients called glucosinolates which can prove valuable against various cancers such as the bladder, colon, and cervical cancer.
Gives relief from respiratory disorder.
Aids in managing diabetes and cholesterol level.
Promotes clearer skin and cures acne.
Effective in treating psoriasis and chronic bronchitis.
2.Cumin
Cumin promotes digestion and also gives relief from stomach-aches when taken with hot water.
Some of the components of cumin essential oil are hypnotic in nature and have tranquilizing effects, which also help to relieve stress and anxiety that commonly cause insomnia.
The presence of caffeine (the stimulating agent), and the richly aromatic essential oils (the disinfectants) make cumin an ideal anti-congestive combination for those suffering from respiratory disorders such as asthma and bronchitis.
Cumin is rich in iron and has a considerable amount of vitamin C, which is essential for a healthy immune system and keeps infections from forming or becoming worse.
Cumin has a remarkable amount of calcium (more than 900 mg per 100 grams) which accounts for over 90% of our daily requirement of calcium. This calcium is an important constituent of milk and hence cumin is very good for lactating mothers.
cumin is very rich in iron (more than 66 mg. in every 100 grams) which is more than 5 times the daily requirement of iron for an adult.
#3. Turmeric
Turmeric helps keep your skin healthy in many ways. It keeps pimples at bay by inhibiting the growth of pimple-causing bacteria and reducing the oil secretion by the sebaceous glands. The constant use of turmeric clears acne scars, which makes your skin flawless and glowing. Its antiseptic and anti-inflammatory properties accelerate the healing of a cut and soothe skin irritation.
The golden spice, turmeric, helps accelerate the metabolism rate and lets your body burn a significant number of calories, leading to weight loss.
One of the most well-known applications of turmeric is as an anti-inflammatory agent. consuming turmeric is often suggested for the reduction of arthritic pain, gout, and muscle pain following exercise or injury.
Turmeric has long been used as a stomach soother and is particularly useful for constipation, cramping, and irritable bowel syndrome.
The anti-inflammatory and soothing nature of the herb’s natural compounds can relieve most symptoms of menstruation.
Turmeric is one of the best herbal approaches to the treatment or prevention of various types of cancer.
Turmeric and its active organic compounds have also been found to improve liver function and reduce the levels of toxicity in the body by stimulating the lymphatic system and ensuring that toxins are removed efficiently.
to be continued..