CAMBRIDGE, MASSACHUSETTS —A recent study conducted at Harvard University found several herbs and spices with great health benefits.
The study analyzed previous studies that looked at health benefits associated with different herbs or spices, the researchers found the following 6 herbs/spices with powerful health benefits:
1. Cinnamon: Helps lower blood sugar levels due to the high amount of antioxidants that fight off inflammation, which is also associated with reducing the risk of diabetes.
2. Sage: Helps improve brain and memory function, especially for people with Alzheimer’s disease.
3. Curcumin: this is the spice that gives curry its yellow color. It is strongly anti-inflammatory, which helps prevent or fight off chronic illness’ (Alzheimer’s disease, heart disease, cancer, diabetes, and arthritis)
4. Cayenne Pepper: the active ingredient called capsaicin within cayenne pepper helps reduce appetite, increase fat burning, and also may help prevent cancer.
5. Ginger: Studies have proven 1 gram can successfully treat nausea from chemo, morning sickness, and sea sickness. In addition, it also helps fight inflammation associated with colon cancer, and arthritis.
6. Garlic: Research has shown that garlic helps fight off sickness, including the common cold. In addition, garlic helps lower cholesterol levels by 10-15% and significantly helps reduce blood sugar levels.
If you are interested in some of these health benefits, you might want to consider adding these herbs and spices to your daily diet.
Have a great day.
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