Health
benefits of Indian spices
Americans
might have a more healthier eating lifestyle with all the non-oily, boiled food
preparation traditions but one thing they should not have had compromised on ,
are the spices! The world knows today how necessary a meal full of spices is.
India , being the prime source of them, is held in high regards today as a
potential exporter of spices. The goody-goody of these Indian spices range from
preventing cancer to even curing wounds. This multi factorial uses of these
wonder elements of diet has been highly compromised in the nation. Here are a
few of these Indian dietary essentials along with the benefits they harbour –
Ø Turmeric- this yellow
powdery spice is incorporated in a majority of Indian diet and has a lot many
benefits to it. It has been effectively been exploited as a solution to
Alzheimer’s disease. It’s anti oxidant function is well utilised to tackle
cancer. It also cleans the body toxins, thus decreasing the work load on the
liver, and making it’s function easier.
Ø Hing – another common
variant of the Indian spice variety, hing ( asafoetida ) has been established
as a promising drug in treatment of asthma. This could be attributed to the
comparatively lower rates of asthma cases found in the nation as compared to
the other nations in the world!
Ø Jeera – Cumin seeds are
been used in almost every other Indian delicacy and have been proved efficient
in relieving gastric pain and cramps as well as diarrhoea. It is also claimed
that cumin seeds have a role in boosting the body’s immunity! Besides , it’s
use as an iron supplement has been highly exploited today
Ø Ginger- This wonder
medicine has managed to prove it’s worth in providing relied to cold as well as
cough. It also has shown it’s effectiveness in regulating the blood pressure
along with decreasing joint pain and inflammation!
Ø Black pepper- An amazing
flavouring agent, black pepper has cured constipation as well as diarrhoea. It
also has shown promising reduction in earaches and gangrenous conditions.
Ø Clove – Clove has
traditionally being used as an expectorant in Indian vedas and this use is
exploited till date. Besides ,it also
harbours plentiful healing properties too.
Ø Dalchini – Cinnamon has
since ages, been an effectively used to cut down the blood glucose of diabetics
and is often used as a compliment to anti-diabetic drugs
All these wonder constituents have found a place in
the Indian diet and has made the globe doubt their decision of not including them
in their lifestyles. With a spice-rich diet, a lot many common diseases can be voided off . The quality of efficacy
it harbours has surely made spices, one of the top most factors of Indian
health development.
