"Eating properly doesn’t have to mean resigning yourself to rubbery steamed chicken and boring plain lettuce," say Jade Teta, ND, and Keoni Teta, ND, in their new book Lose Weight Here: The Metabolic Secret to Target Stubborn Fat and Fix Your Problem Areas. "Spicing up your food not only makes it more enjoyable, but some spices are actually tremendously beneficial to your system."
So which spices should you stock your pantry with in order to keep your food interesting and your body healthy? Take a look!
Vinegar is great for your digestion and can decrease blood sugar and insulin response when added to high-starch meals. Use a vinegar-based dressing on your salads.
Cinnamon, like vinegar, decreases blood sugar and the insulin response to starches. Add it to oatmeal and smoothies in the morning.
Saffron adds a unique flavor to savory dishes like stir-frys, and research shows it helps blunt hunger.
Cocoa powder can suppress your appetite. Mix it with water to curb cravings and reap its many study-backed heart and brain benefits.
Turmeric is great for reducing inflammation, studies show.
Ginger has been found to reduce inflammation and aid digestive function. A cup of ginger tea makes an excellent post-lunch pick-me-up.
Garlic is a great source of sulfur, which aids in detoxification. It is also antiviral and antibacterial.
Onion powder, like garlic, can help in detoxification and also contains the antioxidant quercetin.
Lemon pepper seasoning has been shown to produce some mild metabolism-boosting effects.
Rosemary is great for your heart and blood pressure.
Thyme contains the antioxidant thymol. (This flavor-packed roasted chicken recipe harnesses the power of rosemary and thyme.)
Basil is an excellent heart-healthy herb. It also acts as an antioxidant and even has some antimicrobial effects.
Oregano also has impressive antioxidant properties -- and you can use oregano oil as a natural antifungal.
Source: Fitbie
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