Garlic<\/span><\/a> can lower cholesterol because of its antioxidant properties. A study was done in Pauling Institute that prove that the participants that incorporated garlic in their diets have lower cholesterol than those who didn’t.<\/p>\nDaily Intake:<\/p>\n
\u2022 3 to 5 crushed garlic 5 Baked garlic cloves
\n\u2022 4 Baked garlic cloves
\n\u2022 Garlics can be eaten raw or incorporated in cooking
\n\u2022 Nutmeg<\/strong><\/p>\nNutmeg is great for lowering blood pressure. Nutmeg and other spices like cardamom are known to control the distribution of blood in the body. Distributing the body’s blood equally reduces overall pressure.<\/p>\n
Daily Intake :<\/p>\n
\u2022 A teaspoon of nutmeg
\n\u2022 Nutmeg work well with steamed veggies and pastries.
\n\u2022 Cumin<\/strong><\/p>\nCumin in traditional medicine is known for its cancer prevention properties. In India people who intake cumin regularly are said to be less prone to cancer. Cumins have enzymes that hinder growth of cancer cells and tumor.<\/p>\n
Daily Intake:<\/p>\n
\u2022 6 teaspoons of seeds of cumin
\n\u2022 Half a teaspoon of powdered cumin
\n\u2022 Cumin is great with vegetable, meats and fishes
\n\u2022 Cinnamon<\/strong><\/p>\nCinnamon is a well known diabetes fighting spice. Cinnamon can remove excess sugar in the blood and control hormones. Cinnamon can jump start metabolism in the morning. People who take cinnamon daily decreased their glucose level by 25%.<\/p>\n
Daily Intake:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Half a teaspoon a day
\n\u2022 Add cinnamon to your coffee or apple slices
\n\u2022 Rosemary<\/strong><\/p>\nRosemary can improve memory. It contains ursolic acid that stops neurotransmitters that can cause memory problem.<\/p>\n
Daily Intake:<\/p>\n
\u2022 1 to 2 teaspoons of chopped rosemary
\n\u2022 Rosemary syrup works great in fruit salads and other desserts. Boil melted sugar and rosemary in a bowl to make this yummy syrup.
\n\u2022 Thyme<\/strong><\/p>\nThyme is known to reduce coughing. It is known to be an anti-inflammatory for the throat, this is great to stop you from painful coughing.<\/p>\n
Daily Intake:<\/p>\n
\u2022 2 to 3 tablespoons of chopped of thyme
\n\u2022 Including thyme to vinaigrette is a great way to incorporate it in your daily diet or use it in baking.
\n\u2022 Cloves<\/strong><\/p>\nAccording to Chinese medicine, cloves can help get rid of arthritis pain and stagnation. It contains phytochemicals that are known to remove protein complex and inflammation.<\/p>\n
Daily Intake:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Half a teaspoon of cloves
\n\u2022 Cloves works as a great marinade or rub for meats or fishes. It gives of a very earthy taste to meals.
\n\u2022 Turmeric<\/strong><\/p>\nTurmeric<\/span><\/a> is an ancient spice that is used in curry and other spice filled recipes, but did you know it can also remove inflammation. Turmeric contains enzymes that remove inflammation.<\/p>\nDaily Intake:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Half a teaspoon to a teaspoon of turmeric
\n\u2022 You can use it as an extra flavor for your canned soups and side dishes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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