Specific Spices Which Help Prevent Diseases
Some spices contain important antioxidants properties.
An antioxidant helps to prevent free radicals oxidative damage which can cause cancer, heart disease, diabetes, Alzheimer’s disease, obesity and autoimmune diseases. Some spices actually do double duty when they are preventing diseases.
Spices that may help prevent cancer: garlic, ginger, turmeric, & rosemary.
Spices that may help prevent heart disease: cinnamon, garlic, ginger, oregano, & thyme.
Spices that may help control diabetes: cinnamon, garlic, ginger, fenugreek, & coriander.
Cinnamon helps to increase insulin sensitivity which may be effective in treating Type II Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome.
Spices that may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease: turmeric, rosemary, ginger, garlic. Spices that may influence obesity: chilies, garlic & fenugreek.
Spices that may help control autoimmune diseases: bay leaf, black pepper, garlic, ginger, green tea, oregano, rosemary, thyme, & turmeric.
Superstar spices include: cinnamon, garlic, turmeric & ginger.
I am a post-menopausal woman. My physician suggested I use ½ teaspoon of cinnamon per day which I have done for years. Always check with your physician if you plan to use large doses of spices in a prophylactic manner.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/10-healthy-herbs-and-spices
https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/wellness-and-prevention/5-spices-with-healthy-benefits
is a registered dietitian with a Master’s Degree in clinical nutrition. She is the Chief Blog Organizer for www.DayByDayLiving.net
Barbara worked as a research nutritionist with the military’s tri-service medical school & worked as a performance nutrition consultant to Navy SEALS’ BUD/S Training Program and West Coast Navy SEAL Teams. Barbara is the former nutrition performance consultant to the University of Louisville Athletic Department. She is the author of Fast Facts on Fast Food For Fast People and High Energy Eating Sports Nutrition Workbook for Active People used by the University of Louisville, University of Tennessee Lady Vols and the Tennessee football program, the LSU basketball program, the Buffalo Bills, the Cleveland Browns and by the United States Navy SEALs.
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