Spices are foods that have witnessed every moment of our history from past to present. It has established itself in a wide geography and delighted our palates. We still keep a wide range of spices in our kitchen.
We should not forget its positive effects on the body as well as taste, smell and color. Even its healthy effects; It is much more than taste, smell and color, and we can say that we should use it primarily for health.
The healthy effects of spices need to be examined in a broad context. In other words, it interacts with many systems of the body and creates many beneficial effects there. Now let's understand together the effects of spices that act as medicine.
Spices first; It has metabolic effects that prevent oxidation, that is, prevent the formation of harmful waste products when the body's nutrients come into contact with oxygen, reduce inflammation, and lower glucose and cholesterol. In addition to its serious positive metabolic effects, studies have shown that it also positively affects our mood.
Spicy foods can reduce our individual salt intake level. Since we need to reduce salt consumption for a healthy life, increasing spice consumption is a simple and effective alternative.
Now let's take a look at the effects of spices according to their types:
Red pepper: Red pepper, which has been used since ancient times, contains capsaicin as the main ingredient. This substance acts as an anti-cancer. Red pepper, which generally has a bitter taste, acts as a powerful antioxidant. It increases our metabolic rate by increasing body temperature. It stimulates mechanisms against obesity by increasing satiety and reducing energy and fat intake.
Cinnamon: In addition to its pleasant smell and taste, cinnamon provides better blood sugar control by increasing insulin sensitivity. Research has shown that it can reduce fasting blood sugar in diabetic patients by 10-29%.
There are also studies showing that it helps reduce blood triglycerides and cholesterol.
Ginger: It is a good support for the immune system in cold and flu. Ginger also has a strong anti-inflammatory effect. It also reduces muscle pain.
It is effective in diseases such as joint swelling, cartilage damage and rheumatoid.
Thanks to the "gingerol" it contains, it is used during pregnancy and to reduce nausea caused by pregnancy.
Balancing blood sugar and increasing insulin sensitivity It is effective. It may be beneficial in managing obesity by making you feel less hungry and consuming less food.
Black Pepper: Black pepper, which is added whole or in powder form to almost all kinds of dishes, has a metabolism-accelerating effect with the ''piperine'' it contains. p>
Turmeric: Turmeric, which gives curry its color, has many health benefits, especially thanks to its main ingredient, "curcumin". We can hear curcumin everywhere now.
Curcumin fights against cancer with its high antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effect.
The effect of curcumin in it increases when combined with piperine in black pepper and olive oil. Consuming it together increases its bioavailability.
Garlic: We now know that garlic strengthens the immune system as a natural antibiotic. For this effect, serious consumption should be taken into consideration.
The sulfur compounds "allicin" give garlic its unique smell and taste. Allicin reduces blood pressure, blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. Therefore, it protects cardiovascular health. It dilutes the blood. Those who use blood thinners and those with diabetes should be careful.
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