--- --.-- .- --- - Health Benefits of Spices A sp ic e is a 'seed , fruit , root, bark, bud or other vegetab le su bstance primari ly u sed for fl avouring, colouri ng or preserving f ood. Sp ic es are distinguished from h erbs, w hi ch are part of l eafy green pl an ts u sed for flavourin g or as a garn i sh. Many spices h ave antimi crobial properti es. Spices have l ong been u sed to en han ce the taste offood, to provideh ealth ben efits . Tradi t ionally, the C hin ese have integra ted food, nutrition and h eal th a nd include s pices in s pecially prep are d soups, dishes or beverage forth e ir h eal th benefit s. Many tradi tion al diets around the world inc lu de considerab le amounts of added spi ces . Indi an cook in g u ses spices to add di s tinctive a nd ri ch fl avo ur s a nd sig nifi cant quantities can be co n sumed inone meal As th e ancie nt knowl e dge of sp i ces encou nters mod ern s cience and technology, there will be n ew opportunitie s d eve lop ed th at r encou r age th e u se of spices in cooki ng not only fortheir taste benefit s but al so for their h ealth benefit s. Turm e ri c Turm eric is ca lled the "Quee n of s pic es". It is a sp ic e th at come s from the root of the curcuma lon ga plant. It h as been used in Indi a for thou sand s of years as as pi ce and m ed icinal herb . It is traditionally called Indi an Saffron . According to the Journ al of the American Chemical Soci e ty, turmeric contains a wide range of a nti oxid a nt, antiviral , a ntib acterial, antifun gal, a nti -car ci nog enic , anti- I mut age nic and anti-inflammatory prope rti es . It ca n help prevent prostate cance r, relieve s ar thriti s, co ntrol s diabetes , reduces the chole s terol level and immunity booster. Cumin Seeds A.Muthumani and M.Jenslranl treat the eye. Recent studi es h ave reveal ed that cumin seeds might al so h ave an ti -carcinogen ic properties. In laboratory te sts, thi s powerfu l li ttle see d was s hown to reduce th e ri sk of stomac h ulc er. Th e h ealth bene fit s of cum in for dig est ive disorders are we ll known throughout hi s tory. It can he lp fl at ulenc e, indigestion , di ar rhoea, n ausea, morning si ckn ess, a nd a tonic for dyspepsia. In this case, the see ds are boil ed in water to make a tea of s ort s - 1 teaspoon seeds to 1 glass water. Mix wit h salt and a tea s poon of cor i ander l eaf juic e. C umin al so help s to reli e ve symptoms of the common cold dueto i ts anti septic properties. Black Pepper Bl ack pepper is the fruit of the bl ack pepp er plant from th e Piperac eae fam ily and is u sed as both a s pic e and medicine. It is na tiv e to Kera la the South ern State of Indi a. S in ce a nci ent times bl ack pepper is one of the mo st widely traded s pi ces in th e world . It is a rich s ource of Mangane se, Iron , Calc ium , Pot ass ium, Vit ami n A, C, K, Z in c, Chromium and other nutri e nts . The h ea lth ben efits of black pepper in cl ude re li ef from resp ira tory disorders, coughs, th e com mon co ld, constipation, indig es tion , anemia , impote ncy, muscular s trai n s, d ental disease, pyorrh ea, di a rrh ea, a nd heart disease. It al so increases the hydrochlori c ac id 'secretion in the stomac h, th ere by facilitating dig est ion a nd the out l aye r of peppercorn assists in the break down of fat cells. Garlic Garlic is widely u sed arou nd the world for it s pungent flavour as a seaso ning or c ondiment. Garlic is a plant in th e onion family. Originally the plant was na tiv e to Central Asia. Cumin is the seed of asma ll umbelliforou s pl an t. Cumin Garlic h as be en used as both an important di etary is nativ e to Egypt and h as been c ultivated in th e Middle East, constituent and a medicine in different culture aro und th e Indi a, China, a nd Mediterranean countries. Cumin h as · world . play ed an important rol e as a food and me dicine a nd ha s been ac ultural sy mbol with vari ed attributes. Cumin seeds are u sed in cooking and the oil is u se d to fl a vour food. Components may h ave ant ioxi dant, anticancer, antibacterial and larvicidal effects. Cumin m ay low er blood s ug a r, re duce seizures, strengthen bones and 50 I f KISAN I JANUARY 20 17 Garlic is great for boosting the immun e system, obtaining high l eve ls of Vita min C an d be ing identified as a seriou s a nti - cancer food. Because of its high pota ss ium content , it can aid in abs orption of essential nutrient s a nd he lp avoid dig est ive probl ems and fatigue. Garlic can also help in lung and thro at probl ems du e to its pungent sme ll.
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Health Benefits of Spices
A spice is a 'seed, fruit, root, bark, bud or other vegetable substance primarily used for flavouring, colouring or preserving food. Sp ices are
distinguished from herbs, which are part of leafy green plants used for flavouring or as a garnish. Many spices have antimicrobial properties. Spices have long been used to enhance the taste offood, to provide health benefits.
Traditionally, the Chinese have integrated food, nutrition and health and include spices in specially prepared soups, dishes or beverage fortheir health benefits. Many traditional diets around the world include considerable amounts of added spices. Indian cooking uses spices to add distinctive and rich flavours and significant quantities can be consumed inone meal
As the ancient knowledge of spices encounters modern science and technology, there will be new opportunities developed thatr encourage the use of spices in cooking not only fortheir taste benefits but also for their health benefits. Turmeric
Turmeric is called the "Queen of spices". It is a spice that comes from the root of the curcuma longa plant. It has been used in India for thou sands of years as a spice and medicinal herb. It is traditionally called Indian Saffron.
According to the Journal of the American Chemical Society, turmeric contains a wide range of antioxidant, antiviral, antibacterial, antifungal, anti-carcinogenic, anti
I mutagenic and anti-inflammatory properties. It can help prevent prostate cancer, relieves arthritis, controls diabetes, reduces the cholesterol level and immunity booster.
Cumin Seeds
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treat the eye. Recent studies have revealed that cumin seeds might also have anti-carcinogenic properties. In laboratory tests, this powerful little seed was shown to reduce the risk of stomach ulcer.
The health benefits of cumin for digestive disorders are well known throughout history. It can help flatulence, indigestion, diarrhoea, nausea, morning sickness, and a tonic for dyspepsia. In this case, the seeds are boiled in water to make a tea of sorts - 1 teaspoon seeds to 1 glass water. Mix with salt and a teaspoon of coriander leaf juice. Cumin also helps to reli eve symptoms of the common cold dueto its antiseptic properties.
Black Pepper
Black pepper is the fruit of the black pepper plant from the Piperaceae family and is used as both a spice and medicine. It is native to Kerala the Southern State of India. Since ancient times black pepper is one of the most widely traded spices in the world. It is a rich source of Manganese, Iron, Calcium, Potassium, Vitamin A, C, K, Zinc, Chromium and other nutrients.
The health benefits of black pepper include relief from respiratory disorders, coughs, the common co ld, constipation, indigestion, anemia, impotency, muscular strains, dental disease, pyorrhea, diarrhea, and heart disease. It also increases the hydrochloric acid'secretion in the stomach, thereby facilitating digestion and the out layer of peppercorn assists in the breakdown of fat cells.
Garlic
Garlic is widely used around the world for its pungent flavour as a seasoning or condiment. Garlic is a plant in the onion family. Originally the plant was native to Central Asia.
Cumin is the seed of a small umbelliforous plant. Cumin Garlic has been used as both an important dietary is native to Egypt and has been cultivated in the Middle East, constituent and a medicine in different culture around the India, China, and Mediterranean countries. Cumin has· world. played an important role as a food and medicine and has been a cultural symbol with varied attributes.
Cumin seeds are used in cooking and the oil is used to flavour food. Components may have antioxi dant, anticancer, antibacterial and larvicidal effects. Cumin may lower blood sugar, reduce seizures, strengthen bones and
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Garlic is great for boosting the immune system, obtaining high levels of Vitamin C and being identified as a serious anticancer food. Because of its high potassium content, it can aid in absorption of essential nutrients and help avoid digestive problems and fatigue. Garlic can also help in lung and throat problems due to its pungent smell.
Ginger
Ginger the rhizomes of the plant zingiberofficinale roscoe, is arguably one of the most widely used culinary agent and spice in the world. It was originated in Asia. Several compounds in ginger may be related to its health benefits, including shogaol, zingerone and gingerols.
Ginger as the universal medicine, in particular for relieving nausea, stomach aches, diarrhoea, asthma, respiratory disorders, toothache, gingivitis and arthritis. The phenolic compounds in ginger are known to help relieve gastrointestinal irritation.
Cardamom
Cardamom is a spice made from the seeds ofthe several plants in the genera elettaria and amomun in the family zinglberaceae. Cardamom is a spice that originated in India, Nepal and Bhutan. In India cardamom was traditionally
considered as a herb and was one of the ingredients in Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine.
It was believed to be a remedy for teeth and gum infection, throat problems, congestion of the lungs, pulmonary tuberculosis, inflammation of the eyelids, gastrointestinal disorders, disintegrating kidney and gall bladder stones. Other health benefits of cardamom include cholesterol control, control of cancer, relief from cardiovascular issues and improvement of blood circulation inthe body.
Clove
Clove is the dried bud of the flower from the tree syzygiumaromaticum. It belongs to the plant family named myrtacea. ltis native tothe Maluku Island in Indonesia.
It offers many health benefits, some of which include providing aid in digestion, having antimicrobial properties,
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fighting against cancer, pr9tecting the live ~, boosting the immune system, controlling diaQetes, preserving bone quality and containing anti-mutagenic properties as well as fighting against oral diseases and headaches.
Cinnamon is a spice that comes from the bark of the Cinnamomum tree. It is native to Caribbean, South' America, and South est Asia.
Cinnamon is a powerful spice that has been used medicinally around the world for thousands of years. It contains several sp~cial compounds which are responsible for its many health promoting properties including cinnamaldehyde, cinnamic acid, and cinnamate. These compounds make cinnamon one of the most beneficial
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spices on earth giving it antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, anti-microbial, immunity boosting, cancer and heart disease protecting abilities. .
. , Peppermint
Peppermint is also known as M.BalsameaWilld. It is a hybrid mint, a cross between watermint and spearmint. Peppermint is native to Europe and the Middle East, now widespread in cultivation in many regions of the world. , "
Peppermint is popular as a traditional or folk remedy for several conditions and illnesses because of its calming effects, including flatulence, menstrual pains, diarrhea, nausea, depression related anxiety, muscle and nerve pain, the common cold, indigestion, headache, and irritable bowel syndrome.
Anise
Anise is an annual important spice and medicinal plant belonging to the family of Apiaceae and native to the Mediterranean region and southwest Asia. Today, anise seeds are an important natural raw material used in pharmaceutics, perfumery, food and cosmetic industries.
Anise is an excellent remedy for asthma, bronchitis, cough, microbial infections and diseases, head lice, skin disease, regulating menstruation, pain relief as well as digestive disorders such as flatulence, bloating, colicky, stomach pain, nausea and indigestion.
Asafoetida
Asafoetida, a spice from the Indian P~ninsula and it is also commonly known as Food of the God. In Tamilnadu, asafoetida is called "Perungaayam". The spice is native to
the deserts of Iran and the mountains of Afghanistan, and is mainly cultivated in nearby India.
Asafoetida is also known as the Devil's dung: From the nutritional viewpoint, asafoetida offers protein, fiber, carbohydrates, calcium, phosphorous, iron, niac in, carotene as well as riboflavin.
Asafoetida is a remedy for indigestion, menstrual, pain, ear ache, body pains as well as tooth ache. However; .individuals with high blood pressure levels should prevent taking asafoetida separately. Pregnant women and people struggling with blood clotting issues ought to practice cautionwhenevertaking asafoetida separately.
Conclusion
To improve the health of our nation it is critical that the people are motivated to not only reduced their sodium intake but also consume less of the Western diet characterized as a dietary pattern high in red and processed meats, reduced grains, sodium, sweets and fried foods. Using spices to add falvour and variety to energy and Sodium-reduced meals may help motivate dietary change and reduced nutritionrelated disease risk. Spices such as turmeric, fenugreek, mustard, ginger, onion and garlic have a wide variety of biofunctions and their additive or synergistic actions are likely to protect the human body against a variety of insults. Traditionally spices as part of the diet, having holistic effects on human health, Asslslanl Professor
Sri.S.Ramasamy Naldu Memorial College, Sattur. _
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