THE BENEFICIAL SPICES

People even during the early days, have been using spices. Some are traditionally used to flavor, color, or to preserve food. Some are considered medicinal while some are proven to be beneficial to health and can cure certain illness. Following these, are some of the widely used spices: cinnamon, reduces inflammation and lowers blood sugar; cloves, help ease the pain and stiffness of arthritis; garlic, lowers blood pressure and cholesterol; cumin, helps in digestion and is beneficial for diabetes and cancer cure; ginger: helpful for treating diabetes and nausea; rosemary, is helpful in boosting the immune system and lessens the severity of asthma; saffron, enhances memory and fights cancer; turmeric, prevents Alzheimer disease and reduces the incidence of tumors. Apart from all of the above benefits, these spices are sources of nutrients and anti-oxidants for a better health. Today you can find a lot of spices in capsule or tablet supplement form.