Winter health problems like the flu and the common cold can be avoided if you have a strong immune system. Add these readily available cooking spices to your diet to boost immunity.
Spices not only add flavor to food, but are also known to be powerful immune system boosters. For centuries Ayurveda, the ancient system of healing, has used spices as remedies and cures. Spices that have their natural oils intact are known to come close to what nature intended them to be. These commonly found household ingredients are packed with powerful antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antioxidant substances that can help fight infection. There are many herbs and spices that you can easily add to recipes to enhance their medicinal health benefits. Ms. Kavita Devgan, Nutrition Advisor at Tata Sampann, shares five cooking spices to include in her daily diet to fight disease and boost immunity.
ADD 5 COOKING SPICES TO YOUR DIET FOR AN IMMUNE BOOST
- Turmeric: Turmeric is the spice that gives curry its yellow color, curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric, which is said to give the spice all of its benefits, including antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and antimicrobial potential.
- Fenugreek Kasuri: As well as giving meals a fantastic flavor boost, Kasuri methi spice is also believed to be high in fiber and good for digestion. Smash between your palms, then add flavor and goodness to any paneer meal you make, along with any vegetable stir-fry.
- Spice mix: It is a mixture of ground spices that is said to be full of bioactive compounds that can have various benefits.
- Cumin powder: Cumin is known to aid in digestive and intestinal functions. In Indian homes, a light cumin-flavored sauce or a glass of jeera water has traditionally been used as a surefire remedy for digestive problems. Sprinkle cumin generously into your dal tadkas and add roasted cumin powder to all vegetables.
- coriander powder: Dhaniya powder can help in the digestion process, which is probably why it has been used a lot in our cooking since ancient times. Coriander powder contains natural oils, so it offers you goodness.
