The various spices that we add in the cooking process not only give dishes a unique taste, but can also cure many diseases.
Spices are rich in antioxidants. They affect free radicals that cause various diseases.
If you are looking for a way to quickly and effectively lower cholesterol, then it makes sense to pay attention to spices. Added to food, such products quickly remove excess harmful substances from the body. Cinnamon and turmeric are in the first place in terms of effectiveness.
Spices are able to mobilize the body's internal resources to fight colds and viral infections. With the use of ginger, cloves or cinnamon, a person recovers much faster. Many spices are recommended for the prevention of oncology.
Spices in cooked dishes create a feeling of fullness much faster. That is why numerous spices are recommended for use in various diets for weight loss.
Several useful herbs and spices
Laurel or bay leaf. Stimulates digestion, improves heart function. It is used in the treatment of skin diseases and arthritis. A decoction with bay leaf in the form of inhalation or bay oil helps with sinusitis. Laurel is also used as a diuretic. Bay leaves are indispensable for the preparation of many dishes. It is used in soups, marinades, fish and meat. It should be remembered that with prolonged storage of laurel, it begins to taste bitter and loses its aromatic properties.
Horseradish. Enhances digestion, is a diuretic. It is used for kidney disease, cystitis, rheumatism, neuralgia. In cosmetology, it is used as a whitening agent to eliminate age spots and freckles. It is not recommended to use horseradish for liver diseases.
Saffron. This spice is recommended for people suffering from depression and nervous disorders because it helps the production of serotonin, known as the hormone of joy. But you need to use it with caution. Overdose leads to increased excitability. Saffron is also useful in cleansing the kidneys, lymph, and blood. It has a positive effect on the digestive system. Saffron is used in cooking to flavor rice and seafood dishes.
Carnation. It has anti-inflammatory and anesthetic properties. It is used as a powerful antiparasitic agent. Antiseptic. Clove oil is used for aromatherapy, especially during epidemics of flu and colds. In cooking, cloves are added to add a unique aroma to meat dishes, sauces, marinades. It also provides long-term storage of canned food.
