THE SPICES 

Spices are the flavorings that are mainly used to offer better flavor and aroma in the kitchen. However, they also have many properties that benefit our body. There is a wide variety of spices and each of them offers multiple benefits for our health, such as preventing Alzheimer's, cancer, depression, anxiety, cardiovascular problems and many more.

The use of herbs for medicinal purposes has been done for centuries, either to heal wounds, infections or to reduce fever and cure colds. In the kitchen, in addition to being used to flavor food.

​Currently, spices are still used in many ways. The current advantage is that we can know all its secrets. Here we explain how to take advantage of the multiple benefits of the most used spices.

As you can see, spices have a lot to offer, both in food and in the body. They are loaded with antioxidants, polyphenols, antispasmodics, reduce glucose, and many other benefits to maintain a healthy lifestyle naturally.

Spices have many uses. Depending on what we are going to use the spices for, they can be included, as we have said, in food, stews, soups, desserts or infusions. Although they can also be added in essential oil for skin area.

* Cilantro. Many bacteria found in food, such as salmonella, can be combated by cooking it with coriander.

* Cumin. Eliminates gingivitis, bad breath and bacterial plaque that causes cavities. Helps eliminate athlete's foot fungus.

* Turmeric. With turmeric you prevent cholesterol from accumulating in the arteries and prevents brain diseases or arteriosclerosis.

* Parsley. It is diuretic and is considered a stimulant.

* Thyme. It is a perfect antiseptic to treat many skin infections.

* Clove. It has antibacterial, anesthetic, aphrodisiac, analgesic, antispasmodic and stimulant properties. One of the key compounds for its medicinal abilities is eugenol, a compound that prevents blood clotting, so cloves are very beneficial for cardiovascular health as well.

* Allspice. Black pepper increases stomach secretions helping digestion. Digesting food well is very important to avoid diarrhea, constipation and colic.

* Aromatic herbs. Even in meals they preserve or enhance their medicinal properties. In addition to helping improve digestion, many have antibacterial or antiseptic properties and protect the intestinal tract from pathogenic microorganisms. 

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