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Health Benefits of Various Spices

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Here are five seasonings you can add to a variety of foods in order to reap their many health benefits:

1.) Cinnamon – Cinnamon makes cells more responsive to insulin and lowers your risk of developing metabolic syndrome.

2.) Garlic Powder – Garlic powder has an anti-infective, antioxidant, and cholesterol-lowering effect.  It also has a powerful antibiotic, antifungal, and blood pressure lowering ingredient, allicin.

3.) Oregano – Oregano is high in antioxidants.

4.) Onion Poweder – Onions have been shown to reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.  They also have anti-inflammatory and anti-caner effects and can also relieve congestion.

5.) Cayenne Peppers – Cayenne Peppers can improve your digestive system, heart, and circulatory system.  It also increases the body’s heat production and can speed up your metabolism.

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