5 Must Have Spices in your Kitchen and Its Medicinal Nature.
Top 5 Must-Have Kitchen Species and Seeds with Thousands of Health Benefits.
You are having it, but you are unaware of its medicinal qualities.
Hello Friends! Whether you are
vegan or vegetarian or non-vegetarian, the post is going to be fascinating for
you. Many of us want to rehabilitate the young days’ health, their diet, and
routine of exercises every time a promise-taking day comes, like Christmas or
New Year.
As soon as the COVID regulations
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My post is not related to either
health improvement plans or your exercise schedule.
The post is all about the daily-to-daily
Spices and seeds you eat, but you are not aware of its thousands of health
benefits which play a vital role in your mental and physical health development
and your child’s growth.
There is a long list for the
spices and seeds, but I have composed up only 5 must add spices and seeds for
your breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, in Dal or in Curries and its health benefits.
Cumin and Black Cumin:
The botanical name of the Cumin
Plant is Cuminum cyminum. Cumin seeds are the most popular seeds
commonly used as a spice after being dried.
The widely used cumin seeds are cultivated in India, Iran, Egypt,
Morocco, and United States. Learners should not confuse the cumin with sweet cumin,
commonly known as Anise (Botanical Name: Pimpinella anisum). There is another
type of species of the cumin, which is black cumin (Nigella sativa).
The seeds are a very popular spice in Indian cuisines, American, Middle East countries, and North African dishes, in many more countries too. The seeds are also used in powdered form in a variety of food products and commercial products. Not only in foods but the seeds can be used in scent cosmetics. The Cumin seed oil is extracted by the process of steam distillation and is used in flavored alcoholic beverages, sweets, desserts, and as a ground powder of a whole spice mixture. The taste of the seeds is earthy, warm, and aroma mixed with sweetness and bitterness.
The top 5 Health Benefits of Cumin:
A. The seeds may help you with fat reduction and promote weight loss. Some studies suggested that concentrated cumin supplements can promote weight loss. The typical serving dose in terms of supplements should not exceed 300-600 mg/day.
B. Even if it is not clearer in scientific studies, experiments suggested that the spice may reduce the level of inflammation because of its multiple herb compounds.
C. Cumin seeds or supplements may improve the blood cholesterol level as per the clinical studies. It is not proven that seasoning cumin seeds or powder in diet may affect more than the cumin supplements.
D. Some clinical studies suggested concentrated
cumin supplements may improve early diabetic symptoms. Cumin seeds have several
components to reduce the diabetic side effects such as; damage to the eyes,
kidneys, nerve cells, or small blood vessels.
E. The seasonings of cumin powder include
antimicrobial properties, which may reduce the risk of food-borne infections. The
seeds restrict the growth of bacteria and fungi in blood cells when optimized.
Cardamom:
You will find Cardamom in the
form of Pods that contain a number of seeds, but the entire Cardamom pod is
also used as a whole or ground. For several decades, the spice has been used in
various countries in cooking and medicinal products. The spice has highly used
in India, Middle East countries, Arabian Countries as well as in Sweden. The
spice is not only used in the powder form in Spice powder but also used in Coffee
and Tea.
The two main varieties of
cardamom are black cardamom (Botanical Name: Amomum subulatum)
and green cardamom (botanical name: Elettaria cardamomom). Even
if both the types of Cardamom are available in the above-mentioned countries, it
is often specified, which cardamom is being used. But as we all know, the top
choice for sweet dishes is green Cardamom as an ingredient, whereas both the cardamom
works well in savory cuisines too.
The top 5 health benefits of must-have spice, Cardamom:
A. The spice was found to be helpful in several studies for metabolic syndrome, which included metabolic and health conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, fluctuation in the levels of cholesterol, high blood sugar level, and obesity.
B. Some findings suggested the antioxidant property of Cardamom can help in healthy heart function which could help to protect against heart attacks.
C. People have used Cardamom as breath fresheners for decades. The research work also suggested that cardamom helps to fight microorganisms in the mouth, cavities, and gum diseases.
D. Another ayurvedic medicine study recommended Cardamom as a detoxifying home remedy for those having liver infections. It can also help in stomach soothing in case of an ulcer.
E. Due to the presence of certain phytochemicals in the spice, it is believed to have cancer-fighting properties and helps in the reduction of skin tumors.
Mustard Seeds:
The seeds are highly useful for
culinary purposes. The widely used mustard seed varieties are black (Botanical
Name: Brassica nigra), brown (Botanical Name: Brassica juncea),
and white (Botanical Name: Sinapis alba or Brassica alba)
mustards. The seeds are grown in Asian countries, Africa, Canada, India, and some
regions of Europe.
All the plant parts of mustard are edible which includes, stem, leaves, and yellow tiny flowers. The roots are also used for medicinal purposes. The seeds are eaten as whole or pounded in ground spice form in curries, dishes, and Indian cuisines. Out of these three mustard seeds, Brown mustard is considered less spicey as tastier and a must-add condiment in Indian cuisines.
The top 5 health benefits for the culinary art condiment, Mustards:
A. The mustard oil is extracted from seeds which are having proteins, essential oils, vitamins: C, A, and K, minerals: calcium, copper, selenium, magnesium, zinc, and manganese, and high dietary fibers.
B. The seeds are considered an excellent source of vitamin B-complex such as riboflavin, pyridoxine, niacin, folates, and many more. Out of which, niacin can really help you to lower the level of blood cholesterol and triglycerides in fatty liver disease.
C. The studies witnessed that the mustard seed oil has been used for relieving pain in muscles, rheumatism, and in arthritis pain.
D. As per some clinical studies, certain skin conditions like Dermatitis, Psoriasis inflammation can be improved by eating mustard seed and also promotes healthy cells after the reduction of lesions.
E. The antioxidant properties of mustard seeds can help to fight infectious diseases and to maintain a healthy immune system.
Asafoetida:
Asafoetida
(Botanical Name: Ferula asafoetida) is processed from the
stems of Ferula plants. The oleo-gum resin is extracted from the hard stems and
is powdered to form Asafoetida. The powdered condiments are widely used in
Afghanistan, Iraq, Turkey, central Asia, Europe, and North Africa. In
Persian cuisines, due to the strong flavor, it has been given the title “devil’s
dung” and “Food of the God’s”.
Asafoetida is found in three categories: resins, gums, and essential oils. The spice is highly used in Indian cuisines, pickles, dishes, and dals. The most interesting spices must be added with proper quantity because even a little bit too much suppress the taste of whole dish and makes it bitter.
The top 5 health benefits of Asafoetida out of a long list are:
A. The spice was found with medicinal properties for lowering the blood pressure level in heart patients.
B. Hing is said to be the best spice for stomach problems as it has anti-inflammatory properties. It has anti-flatulent properties which help with the problems like tummy gas, acidity, stomach burns, worms, infection, and bowel syndrome.
C. Women get relief from menstrual suffering and irregular periods because of its progesterone stimulating and blood flow regulating properties.
D. Asafoetida has a lot of medicinal properties, which can prevent blockages in blood vessels and reduce the headaches and rate of heart attacks.
E. The best benefit of Asafoetida will help in removing wrinkles on the face. Hing can also be used as a skin whitening agent to remove spots and blackheads.
Fenugreek:
The seeds are found from the
annual herb Fenugreek or Meethi in Hindi with small plants, yellow leaves, and
tiny angular seeds. The botanical name of the seeds is Trigonella foenum
graecum. Fenugreek cultivation is mostly done in Southern Europe and Asia. The
whole plant is edible including the roots, leaves, stems, and seeds. Fenugreek
oil is also extracted from the seeds for cooking and medicinal purposes.
The wonder food is rounded with health, fitness, and wellness. The leaves and seeds are strongly aromatic and full of flavor. In India, the well-known flatbread known as “Meethi ke paranthe” is prepared from Fenugreek leaves. Not only in culinary dishes but the seeds and oil can also be used as the best ingredient for herbal tea.
