Spices Health benefits of Chipotle Priya Nair, October 19, 2014May 14, 2017 A very common ingredient in Mexican cooking, Chipotle is smoked, dried jalapenos. The origin of… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of saffron Priya Nair, August 2, 2014May 14, 2017 Considered to be one of the most expensive spices in the world, Saffron not only… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of tamarind Priya Nair, July 26, 2014May 14, 2017 Sweet, sour and deliciously tangy, tamarind is the pod-like fruit of the tamarind tree. It… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of cloves Priya Nair, July 26, 2014May 14, 2017 They might look small and unappealing, but cloves are super foods when it comes to… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Nutmeg Priya Nair, March 25, 2014November 22, 2015 A very common and popular spice used all over the world, nutmeg is also known… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of fennel seeds Priya Nair, March 12, 2014November 22, 2015 Fennels seeds are a must have spice in your pantry that can add flavor and… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of garlic Priya Nair, February 24, 2014February 24, 2014 Also known as the stinking rose, garlic (Allium sativum) plays a paramount role in worldwide… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Flax seeds valuefood, August 10, 2013February 20, 2014 Flaxseed has health benefits on constipation, cardiovascular diseases like atherosclerosis/coronary artery disease, hypertension, breast cancer,… Continue Reading
Spices Flax seed and weight loss valuefood, August 10, 2013April 14, 2015 Do flax seeds help weight loss? Association of Flax seed and weight loss is very… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Anise valuefood, August 5, 2013May 15, 2023 Anise (scientific name Pimpinella anisum) or aniseed, is known for its flavour, which resembles liquorice, fennel. Anise, like fennel, contains anethole, a phytoestrogen. Anethole, is the principal component of anise oil. The oil of anise is also used in toothpaste, chewing gum, cough syrups, and soap, among other products. Whole seeds of Anise are used in cooking. Anise is also available in tea, while also marketed as Anise extract. The health benefits and medicinal use of Anise can be attributed to its properties like carminative, anti septic, anti spasmodic, decongestant, digestive, expectorant, sedative and stimulant. Health benefits and medicinal uses of Anise is summarized below: Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Aleppo Pepper valuefood, July 14, 2013February 7, 2015 Health benefits of Aleppo pepper includes its rich source of vitamin A, fibers, antioxidants with… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits and medicinal properties of Lemongrass valuefood, March 21, 2011September 24, 2015 [caption id="" align="alignleft" width="400"] Lemongrass – health benefits[/caption] Health benefits of Lemongrass include its ability to cure fever, headache, digestive tract disorders, cough, cold, convulsions, high blood pressure. Some health benefits of lemongrass can be attributed to its anti bacterial, anti fungal, detoxifying, anti oxidant, stimulant, antidiarrheal, anti-inflammatory properties. Apart from these health benefits, it has wide culinary use and use in cosmetics and other aromatherapy products. Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Mustard valuefood, January 14, 2011February 20, 2014 Mustard [French: Moutarde Noire, Spanish: Mostaza Negra] is a member of the Brassica family of… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Kokum valuefood, January 13, 2011July 25, 2016 Health benefits of Kokum can be attributed to its medicinal properties to aid digestion, provide… Continue Reading
Spices Health benefits of Pepper valuefood, January 5, 2011February 20, 2014 The spice Pepper is cultivated mainly in Asian countries like India, Thailand, Malaysia and Vietnam…. Continue Reading