Tips for Eating More Spices
- Add cinnamon or ginger to smoothies or coffee.
- Sprinkle cumin, red pepper, or fennel seeds in soups.
- Stew fruits with a cinnamon stick, cardamom, and a vanilla pod.
- Marinate lean meats in curry powder or curry pastes.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and nutmeg over oatmeal or whole grain toast for breakfast.
- Choose meals from cuisines around the world for the widest variety of spices.
Cardamom: anti-inflammatory, blood sugar health, cell protection, heart health
Cinnamon: anti-inflammatory, blood sugar health, heart health
Cumin: blood sugar health, cell protection, heart health
Fennel: digestive health, hormonal health
Garlic: anti-inflammatory, blood sugar health, blood vessel health, cell protection, heart health, liver health
Ginger: anti-inflammatory, blood sugar health, cell protection, digestive health, heart health, pain relief
Saffron: blood sugar health, brain health, cell protection, heart health
Turmeric: anti-inflammatory, blood sugar health, brain health, digestive health, heart health
Overall Takeaway: Spices have more benefits than simply providing flavour. Aim to eat a variety of spices every day.