Spices have been used since long back owing to its medicinal and health enhancing benefits. According to various research conducted, spices have antioxidant properties and possess several disease fighting health benefits. Apart from the antioxidant properties, spices also have antibiotic properties that lead to reducing inflammation in the body.
Below are the highlights on selected spices with their health benefits:
Stirring a teaspoon of cinnamon into your coffee adds more than one gram of fiber to your diet. Cinnamon also gives small amount of vitamins K, C and minerals like iron and manganese.
Cayenne is a healthy stimulant and has abstruse therapeutic properties. Capsaicin is the main ingredient present in Cayenne that burns extra calories in your body. Cayenne Pepper is shown to be effective especially in weight loss and increases your energy usage by abolishing your craving. Scientists have believed that participants who took Cayenne Pepper for breakfast were found to have less appetite leading to less calorie intake throughout the day. It also helps to keep normal blood pressure levels and balances the body LDL cholesterol and triglycerides.
Piperine is a substance in black pepper that is responsible for its pungency. Apart from the antioxidant properties, piperine reduces the fat levels in the body. This substance fights fat by blocking the formation of new fat cells. It acts as a very good source to aid proper assimilation of food. Its outer layer contains potent phytonutrients that stimulates the breakdown of fat. It also promotes sweating and urination resulting in getting rid of excess water and toxins from the body. All these activities together promotes in weight loss.
Mustard seeds are being used as spices to flavor your dishes. As they are low in calories and carbohydrates, hence, it acts as a beneficial agent for weight loss. One tablespoon of mustard seed contains 53 calories, 3.2 g total fat, 0.2 g saturated fat, 0.6 milligram sodium, 3.9 g total carbohydrate, 1.6 g total fiber, 2.8 g protein, 0.1 mg Vitamin B1, and traces of other vitamins, 94 milligrams of phosphorous etc. High percentage of dietary fiber means it offers high ratio of carbohydrates to fiber. Fiber is an important part of your diet that keeps your proper digestion process.