How much do you know about the health benefits of spices? I’m not talking about stock cubes or the unknown secret ingredient that comes with every pack of noodles, I’m talking about real cooking spices.
Most times, we only care about how spices taste and not how healthy they are. Different cultures have their indigenous spices with distinct tastes that also do wonders for their health.
Spices can make or break your meal, but they can also help your body, you must know them, the best application, and their health benefits. Here are ten different spices that make your meals healthier.
Salt
There can be no mention of spices or seasoning without the OG, salt. Salt is a base spice and gives taste to everything you cook.
Salt contains a lot of Vitamin A and Iodine which strengthens the body, keeps it hydrated, helps with brain activity, and keeps your blood pressure in check.
Rosemary
Dried Rosemary is a popular spice that is usually used for rice. It helps to improve blood circulation and has antioxidants that help to boost the immune system. Rosemary can also boost alertness, intelligence, and focus. So, if you’re preparing for an exam, our Rosemary Jollof might just be what you need.
Thyme
The dried and crushed thyme leaves tend to have more flavor and it also contains a lot of vitamin C and carvacrol, a protein derivative that has been linked to boosting moods and happiness. It also helps to fight acne, alleviate cough, and boost general immunity.
Ginger
Ginger contains gingerol which has powerful medicinal properties and can treat many forms of nausea, including morning and motion sickness. It also helps with weight loss, fever, and even athletic performance. We infuse ginger in a lot of our smoothies because of its health benefits.
Curry
Curry can take the aroma and taste of any meal from “bleh” to “I want🥺.” It also helps to improve heart health, control blood pressure, support the digestion process, and even help to mitigate cancerous cells. In Asian cultures, curry is a given in many meals because of what it can do for the body.
Nutmeg
You can’t outrightly taste nutmeg in your food but you can taste its absence. Some of the health benefits include pain relief, aiding digestion, detoxification of the body, boosting skin health, reducing insomnia, preventing leukemia, and improving blood circulation.
Black Pepper
Black pepper has a distinct scent that other peppers like habanero and cayenne lack. It is high in antioxidants, can help to lower cholesterol levels and has anti-inflammatory abilities.
Calabash Nutmeg
This spice is popularly Ehuru or Ariwo. It is the main ingredient for peppersoup. Calabash nutmeg contains a large amount of calcium, folic acid, and Vitamins C and E. It can help to reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by lowering cholesterol in the body.
Garlic and Onion
Garlic and Onions are one of the healthiest spices you can have in your food as their benefits are endless. They contain great nutrients such as Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, and Selenium that help to give you great skin and strengthen your body against diseases and infections.
At Eden Life, we take special care to add all of these spices in their healthiest proportion to your food. Think of us as your personal chef. Just pick what you want to eat and we’ll make the tastiest and most healthy version and bring it to you every week. Get an Edenlife meal plan today or order a spicy meal on-demand now.