Some spices not only add flavor to food, but also provide health benefits, said nutritionist Antonina Muzychenko.
Thus, turmeric is one of the most powerful natural antibiotics. It improves memory, improves immunity and preserves youth.
Cinnamon lifts your mood thanks to the presence of the substance cinnamal, which acts as an antidepressant. In addition, this spice lowers cholesterol and stabilizes blood sugar levels.
Ginger increases the body’s resistance to viruses. Therefore, it is recommended to add it to tea during the cold season. It stimulates the immune system due to its high content of ascorbic acid, vitamins A, B, zinc, calcium and more. This spice will also help speed up your metabolism.
Chili peppers contain a substance called capsaicin, which irritates nerve receptors and promotes the production of endorphin, the hormone of happiness. The spice can also dilate blood vessels, lower cholesterol and ensure longevity, writes the portal sports.kz.
Garlic contains many vitamins and microelements. The most important thing is allicin. This substance is one of the first antibiotics used by humanity. It kills the proliferation of pathogens, viruses and bacteria, lowers cholesterol and thins the blood, and liquid blood is the best prevention of atherosclerosis and cardiovascular diseases. People who eat 2-3 cloves of garlic daily are less likely to get ulcers or other stomach problems, the specialist emphasized.
Source: Rosbalt
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