The little things in life really are the "spice" of our lives, the things that bring a smile to our face or enrich our experiences on an otherwise regular day. Things like a beautiful sunrise, someone opening a door for you, a smile from a stranger or the giggle of a child. Activities like dancing, yoga, working out, hobbies or reading a good book. These are the things we tend to take for granted but they can make a big difference in how we enjoy our life.
The same is true of spices in the nutritional world. I've been on a kick lately to try new spices like cummin, tumeric and, my favorite, cinnamon. The health benefits of spices have been known for centuries and cultures who use spices all the time like the Indian and Mexican people tend to be very healthy. I did a bit of research and it's fascinating stuff.
Chili and Cayenne: relieves pain, heart health, stops ulcers
Cinnamon: antimicrobial, stops bacteria and yeast, lowers cholesterol and blood sugar
Tumeric: arthritis relief, powerful anti-inflammatory for Chron's disease, cancer and Alzheimers
Oregano: powerful antibacterial agent, has 4x the antioxidants of blueberries
(ForeverGreen's "Immuneyes" has both Oil of Oregano and Virgin Coconut Oil and is one of the best products I've ever used for preventing colds/flu or stopping them once you have them) https://www.poweredbyforevergreen.org/content/library/IMMUNEYESBrochure.pdf
Garlic: anti-fungal, antiviral, heart health
Ginger: helps ease nausea, cancer fighter, relaxes blood vessels
Parsley: fights cancer, neutralizes carcinogens
We depend so much on pharmaceuticals these days and it amazes me that the relief we're seeking could just as easily be found in nature and we'd get the extra benefit of enjoying our food more too. So I invite you to try out new recipes or just add some new spices to your food. For example, I often add cinnamon to my morning smoothie. It's so good and so very easy. Even something as simple as Ginger Tea has such great health benefits.
Let me know of any recipes you may have that use spices we don't normally think of like cummin or tumeric.
Also be sure to answer my question on the right of this page :)
Yours in Health,
Mary-Lou
"Health" is so much more than visiting your doctor when you don't feel good. True health is achieved through "wellness"....of the body, mind and spirit...to achieve balance on all levels and to do so in a way that honors WHO you are. We are a part of Nature and, as such, should look to Nature for our wellness.
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