Cumin is another spice that is
especially high in antioxidants, but cumin is known for being especially good
for digestion. It stimulates the gallbladder and pancreas to secrete enzymes
and bile that break down food into usable nutrients your body can use. Cumin
also helps detoxify the body, and is highly effective for respiratory disorders
like asthma and bronchitis.
Cumin, like cinnamon, helps keep
blood sugar levels stable, which means cumin is great for diabetics or
pre-diabetics, and it means less chance of weight gain and excess body fat.
Cumin has been proven to work as well as some commonly used diabetic drugs at
regulating insulin and glycogen. Cumin is also a very good source of iron,
vitamin C and vitamin A, which benefit the immune system.
Cumin goes great in chili!
6. Turmeric
- Turmeric’s yellow-orange pigment, curcumin, is the main active ingredient in
this super spice. Curcumin’s anti-inflammatory benefits are actually comparable
to drugs like hydrocortisone and over-the-counter anti-inflammatory medicines
like Advil and Motrin. But, unlike the drugs, curcumin is not toxic at all.
Curcumin is more effective slowing
down the development of Alzheimer’s disease than many medications, because it
decreases inflammation and oxidation in the brain. This spice also speeds up
the recovery time from strokes as well. Turmeric and its active ingredient,
curcumin, are also highly effective against diseases like irritable bowel
disease, ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s, and arthritis. Turmeric also improves
liver function, lowers homocysteine and prevents heart disease.
Most importantly, turmeric is one of
the most potent anti-cancer spices that helps protect us. Turmeric and
it's derivatives are currently being studied in alternative cancer treatments.
Try
this trick:
Using black pepper along with turmeric (I use this combo in my eggs every
morning) helps to increase the absorption of turmeric's curcumin in the
body.
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