Our grannies kitchen used to be the hub
of a health store, full of spices and natural ingredients to take care
of human health. Today also you will find these spices in every kitchen,
but then why don’t they reap the same health benefits they did ages
ago?
The simple answer to this is
adulteration, be it on the part of manufacturers or retailers. And we
are so ignorant that we buy them from here and there blindly without
paying heed to the health risks they carry.
To combat this, farmers have come up
with organic food and spices that are devoid of all chemical
fertilizers, chemical pesticides and preservatives.
Here are the 5 ingredients that must be a part of every kitchen to ensure complete health:
Do you realise what benefits you gain from “The Tulsi” plant in your home?
Basil
plants are not meant to be just worshiped day and night but have the
potential to save you and your family from many infections.
The
health benefits of holy basil include oral care, relief
from respiratory disorders, as well as treatment of fever, asthma, lung
disorders, heart diseases and stress.
But every time you catch a cold or an infection you pop up a pill and forget this most potent antibiotic in your house.
Given
the health benefits of these natural products, now you know where to
look for relief every time you sneeze or grumble with joint pain.
Turmeric
ranks highest in flu-fighting potency. Curcuminoids, the active
ingredients in turmeric have both antioxidant and anti-inflammatory
properties making it helpful in joint inflammation, maintaining
cardiovascular health, fighting cancer and protecting the digestive
system.
It goes without saying that
using turmeric packs for wounds and as a pain killer is much superior to
the modern antiseptics and painkillers.
Even the weight loss supplements have turmeric as their active ingredient.
Cinnamon
can be an effective tool in managing Type 2 Diabetes, cholesterol
levels, respiratory diseases, neurodegenerative disorders, cancer,
systemic inflammation and PCOS (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome). It helps
to combat menstrual colic and heavy menstrual bleeding in females.
Cinnamon has a naturally sweet taste, devoid of sugar and can be added to plain yoghurt as a dessert for daily consumption.
The
role of garlic in Diabetes, Hypertension, eye care, earaches, worm
infestation, cold, digestive problems and cancer has been well
documented by various research studies.
Yes,
it has a strong odour which makes many people refrain from using
garlic. But just look at the health benefits you receive from its
ingestion.
Although,
in Asian culture, ginger is directly used by chopping it up or using
its powder in traditional dishes and drinks like tea but it is known to
be one of the oldest remedies in herbal and aromatic traditional
treatments, especially in China, India, and the Middle East.
Its
health benefits include its ability to boost bone health, strengthen
the immune system, increase appetite, prevent various types of cancer,
improve respiratory conditions, aid digestion, reduce joint
inflammation, reduce excess gas, enhance sexual activity, and relieve
pains related to menstrual disorders, nausea, and flu.
Today, ginger has crept in the list of safe foods in FDA (Food and Drug Administration). That is quite a feat!
