Remodel Your Kitchen – Stock Up on Herbs & Spices
By Nmami Agarwal 26-Apr 2020 Reading Time: 5 Mins
Agree with it or not! Food and cooking both are incomplete without the mixture of aromatic spices and herbs. Spices and herbs add a different and unique zest to the food which is appreciated by the taste buds like nothing else! Be it a dash of cumin powder or a peppering of turmeric- all of it is important to make the dishes more scrumptious. Well, giving aromas and adding authentic flavours is not the only job of herbs and spices. These herbs and spices can give a great boost to your health and well-being. Some of them are even packed with plenty of nutritional benefits and can enhance your digestive health as well.
So, remodel your kitchen and add these basic herbs and spices to make yourself hale and hearty and to add a different zest to your meals.
- Turmeric: Turmeric is well known for its medicinal properties from ages. It gives your meals a yellowish hue which makes it more appealing and attractive. Turmeric is packed with various nutrients like calcium, iron, niacin, potassium and zinc which can give various health benefits to the body. Turmeric contains a compound called curcumin and a great number of antioxidants which helps in boosting immunity, improving digestive health and also recovers the symptoms of depression and arthritis as well. You can consume turmeric water, milk and add it in your food to get the maximum health benefits.
- Cinnamon: The brownish colour cinnamon can add a unique taste to your dishes like nothing else. Cinnamon is the powerhouse of antioxidants and can treat various infections, reduce the risk of various cancers, prevent diabetes and manage weight. Not abided by this, but regular consumption of cinnamon can also give a glowing and youthful skin in no time. You can consume cinnamon tea, mix it in your salad dressing and add it in your food for effective results.
- Black pepper: The round and small black pepper is well known to add flavour to foods. It offers a great range of health benefits and can make you healthy, fit and strong. Black pepper contains a compound known as piperine and is also high in antioxidants and other nutrients which can benefit your brain, maintain weight, lower down the blood sugar levels and reduce the risk of various types of cancers. It is a versatile spice for both health and taste.
- Cumin powder: The earthy smell and distinctive flavour of cumin are great to make your dishes delightful. Not limited to this, cumin is rich in various nutrients especially iron which helps in promoting digestion, lower down the blood cholesterol levels, promote weight loss and lower down the risk of diabetes. You can make cumin concoction, add it over your salads, and roast it in your dishes for a great taste and a punch of health benefits.
- Dry ginger powder (Sonth): Dry ginger powder is also known as Sonth. It consists of a compound known as gingerol which has plenty of health benefits on the body including relieving nausea, loss of appetite, motion sickness, and pain. You can consume it in the form of a concoction or add it in your dishes for a great flavour and endless health benefits.
Over to you
So, add these spices in your kitchen to enrich your meals with great flavour and to get significant health benefits.