The spool is small, but expensive – it’s about seasonings! Their fragrance can not only transform any everyday dish into a culinary masterpiece, but also magically affect health and mood.
The program “On the most important thing” told about the most useful spices, which will not only delight the taste, but also strengthen health.
Rosemary. In the light of the latest modern research, the biologically active substances that make up rosemary improve cerebral circulation. Rosemary is a kind of medicine from a natural pharmacy that is available to everyone almost all year round. It doesn’t matter which you choose: fresh rosemary, dried or rosemary oil, all will have a beneficial effect. Rosemary essential oil will improve memory and promote a good mood.
In cooking, rosemary is mainly used for cooking meat, in small quantities it can also be added to tea, mulled wine, etc.
Turmeric. Its bright yellow color attracts attention for a reason, urging not to pass by. The bright color of this seasoning is due to the presence of a very useful substance – curcumin, which has recently been actively studied by neurologists. It has already been proven that curucumin significantly reduces the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and a number of other neurodegenerative diseases. According to research by Indian scientists, turmeric thins the blood and lowers blood pressure, therefore it is very useful for hypertension. In addition, turmeric has an excellent choleretic effect: it changes the composition of bile and prevents the formation of stones in the gallbladder. Turmeric is also a natural antiseptic.
Cinnamon. Various desserts and pastries are primarily associated with this spice. And few people know that cinnamon is an excellent antiseptic for the oral cavity. A small chewed bite of cinnamon is a sure way to protect your teeth from decay, as this spice suppresses the activity of bacteria that live in the mouth and cause tooth decay. Another of the most useful properties of cinnamon is that it lowers blood sugar levels, and its biologically active substances have a sugar-regulating effect. In addition, cinnamon suppresses appetite and has the ability to increase metabolism in the body several times. But everything is good in moderation, and this magic spice should not be abused – up to 5 mg of cinnamon can be eaten with benefit per day.
Ginger. In Russia of the 2th-XNUMXth centuries, it was used very widely: in sbitnya, baked goods, etc. Numerous studies have confirmed that ginger has a pronounced anti-inflammatory and analgesic effect. Just XNUMX grams of dry ginger has the same pain relieving effect as a NSAID tablet for headache.
Koriandr. This spice is found in two forms: in seeds (seeds on Borodino bread) and in herbs called cilantro. Coriander has an excellent wound healing effect – it is the only spice that is not contraindicated for stomach ulcers. Cilantro (coriander) does not irritate the stomach walls and accelerates the healing of ulcers.