Heat it Up, Spice It Up and Ward Off Colds with Ancient Remedies

When we think of enjoying a delicious dinner at an Indian restaurant like Lamb Vindaloo, or a hearty lunch at the local Thai eatery, like Tom Yum soup with shrimp, chances are we’re enjoying the food simply because it tastes good.

But did you know that you’re actually doing more than nourishing your body?  In addition to providing great source of proteins, fats and veggies, you’re also getting a whopping dollop of immune-strengthening ‘remedies’, courtesy of the health-promoting compounds present in all the spices.

In addition to flavoring food, spices have long been used to promote good health (not to mention preserve foods, rather than relying on salt).

In particular, some that stand out include:

Turmeric Contains Bioactive Compounds With Powerful Medicinal Properties the most important of which is curcumin
The health benefits of cumin include its ability to aid in digestion, improving immunity and treating piles, insomnia, respiratory disorders, asthma
Health benefits associated with ginger, from reducing inflammation of the colon to relieving muscle pain and nausea
Due to its innate compounds, garlic can help keep both bacterial and viral infections at bay.
Lab studies have found that cinnamon may reduce inflammation, have antioxidant effects, and fight bacteria.

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