Spices have ancient origins, their use dates back many centuries. China and India are the main producing countries of the most used spices not only on the continent, but in the entire world.
The use of spices will not only help us combine the flavors of foods but also have important properties to highlight for health benefits. Let's take a look at these 5 spices that for us cannot be missing at home.
Spices to take home. . .
Turmeric
It is used in cooking as a natural colorant, considered a main spice in many rice-based dishes, since due to its color it cannot go unnoticed. Its unmistakable yellow ocher predominates in Indian food where it is consumed daily. Among its properties the following stand out:
- Acts as an antioxidant.
- Anti-inflammatory.
- Controls viruses, and skin cancer.
- Researchers attribute turmeric to low levels of Alzheimer's in India.
- Helps improve damage caused to the liver as a result of excesses.
The pepper
It is an exceptional spice that cannot be missing in any kitchen. It has its origins in India, and has been given a number of uses, especially culinary to season food, it is also used in infusions or to dress salads. His properties:
- It is an antioxidant.
- Stimulates digestive enzymes.
- Prevents congestion of the respiratory tract.
- Dilates the spread of cancer cells.
The cinnamon
Spice for culinary use and with numerous properties. Its use in cooking is almost exclusive for baking, however it is also present in infusions. Its properties are:
- It contains Cinnamaldehyde, which is responsible for the aroma.
- Eugenol, to whom its flavor is owed
- In the bark, ascorbic acid, niacin and thiamine are present.
- Excellent source of fiber.
Ginger
Considered to be an aromatic, magical tuberous root of exquisite culinary use in the preparation of typical Chinese food dishes, becoming widely known on all five continents. His properties:
- It has a sedative effect.
- B complex vitamins and vitamin C.
- Minerals, calcium, chromium, phosphorus and aluminum.
- Amino acids such as methionine, niacin, arginine.
- Rich in antioxidants.
Cardamom
It is a particular aromatic spice, on the one hand it enhances the flavor of foods and on the other, it stimulates the appetite. It is frequently used to occasionally perfume and season foods. As well as, to flavor drinks. Its properties are used to:
- Medicinal effects, cardamom seed is used to treat diseases related to digestion.
- Its seed cures bronchitis and asthma.
- It is used as a raw material in the production of natural toothpastes, as it is rich in cineol.
Spices help us with our health, not only because they have properties that affect our body, but they
also help us reduce salt consumption when highlighting the flavor of foods .
