Everyone who says that
Indian food only add to the calories must have got something missing in their
book of knowledge. The spices used in Indian food can power you up in seconds
and truly prove that Indian foods can give you an instant boost in your
health.
Increase Energy With
Cinnamon
Cinnamon is known as an
insulin sensitivity booster. Just half-a-teaspoon everyday can help reduce the
dips in energy.
Build Your Bones With
Clove
Clove is the storehouse
of manganese, a mineral that helps you build healthy bones. Studies show that a
2tsp serving dishes up 63 per cent of your RDA of manganese.
Raise Your Mood With
Saffron (Kesar)
Saffron improves
circulation and acts as a natural anti-depressant. It is also known to reduce
bruising.
Recover Faster With
Ginger
Ginger contains very
potent anti-inflammatory compounds called gingerols, which help to encourage
muscle repair.
Lift Her Libido With
Star anise
Star anise’s liquorice
aroma has been known to stimulate arousal and its oestrogen compounds fire up
the female sex drive.
Beat Cancer With
Coriander
Other than being a
superb garnish on foods, coriander seeds are known to decrease levels of
toxicity in the colon, which in turn slash your cancer risk.
Aid Digestion With
Cardamom
Cardamom’s essential
oils stimulate the digestive system and help your body deal with any kind of
food efficiently.
Amazing Nutritional
Facts about Indian Spices
Indian spices have a global popularity. They become the
distinctive feature of Indian cuisine. Along with giving exotic flavour to the
dishes, the spices have many nutritional and medicinal values. Every Indian
cooking uses at least two or three different spices. Here are the nutritional
facts of some of the spices used in Indian kitchens.
Spices like turmeric, mustard, cumin, coriander, black pepper
and chilli are good source of various minerals like Calcium, iron, potassium,
manganese, copper, zinc, magnesium and vitamins, B-complex vitamins, selenium,
phosphorus, omega3 and omega6-fatty acids.
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These spices in general also have the properties of
anti-inflammatory (painkiller), anti-oxidant, anti-bacterial, antiseptic,
antifungal, antiviral, and anti-carcinogenic.
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Spices are good source of dietary fibre and they do not contain
cholesterol.
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Spice like turmeric is a natural antiseptic.
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Cumin in particular has sleep inducing property and also acts as
relaxant. It helps in digestion, treatment of diseases like asthma, arthritis.
It improves memory and overall mental function, and helps in recovery from
amnesia.
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Black pepper helps the body remove harmful free radicals
and help protect from cancers and diseases.
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