Spices that are Beneficial

Usually when my mom makes Indian food, I don't really like the taste of it. I would much rather prefer zesty foods like pizza and pasta and tacos. However, I became interested in healthy food this year, and guess what foods where the most healthiest that I found in my research? Spices! I realized that my mom's way of simple and organic cooking was actually the best of all-I didn't need to search everywhere to find the healthiest food, it had been in front of my eyes all along. So what are these types of spices and their benefits? Read more to find out!

1. Ginger: maintains normal blood circulation, cures motion sickness, helps absorption,  does cold and flu prevention, combats stomach discomfort, prevents colon cancer, reduces pain and inflammation, fights respiratory problems, fights ovarian cancer, and combats morning sickness. 

2. Oregano: fights viruses, bacteria, fungal infections, and parasites. 

3. Clove (Laving): Cancer prevention, prevents DNA damage, antimicrobial, antiseptic, antiviral, andtifungal, and anti inflammatory. 

4. Cumin (Giru): Amplifies immunity and antibacterial and anti inflammatory. 

5. Tumeric: An important one- my 76  year old grandma eats 3 spoons of tumeric a day and it keeps her healthy! 

1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns.

2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer.

3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice.

4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing melanoma cells to commit suicide.

5. Reduces the risk of childhood leukemia.

6. Is a natural liver detoxifier.

7. May prevent and slow the progression of Alzheimer's disease by removing amyloyd plaque buildup in the brain.

8. May prevent metastases from occurring in many different forms of cancer.

9. It is a potent natural anti-inflammatory that works as well as many anti-inflammatory drugs but without the side effects.

10. Has shown promise in slowing the progression of multiple sclerosis in mice.

11. Is a natural painkiller and cox-2 inhibitor.

12. May aid in fat metabolism and help in weight management.

13. Has long been used in Chinese medicine as a treatment for depression.

14. Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, it is a natural treatment for arthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.

15. Boosts the effects of chemo drug paclitaxel and reduces its side effects.

16. Promising studies are underway on the effects of turmeric on pancreatic cancer.

17. Studies are ongoing in the positive effects of turmeric on multiple myeloma.

18. Has been shown to stop the growth of new blood vessels in tumors.

19. Speeds up wound healing and assists in remodeling of damaged skin.

(from http://www.healthdiaries.com/eatthis/20-health-benefits-of-turmeric.html)

20. May help in the treatment of psoriasis and other inflammatory skin conditions.