Most Useful Spices for Your Health

 


It’s no secret that, when it comes to Indian cooking, spices are the star ingredient. Just adding a pinch of spice can wake up any dish and fill your kitchen with a tasteful aroma. They just have the ability to make or break your recipe. Beyond the robust flavor they impart on your recipes, spices contain powerful nutrients and provide so many health benefits. 


Let's take a deeper look into some of the essential Indian spices and the benefits they offer for your health. 


Cumin Seeds 


Known as the second most popular spice in the world, Cumin Seeds are rich in antioxidants, iron, dietary fiber, carbohydrates, minerals, and vitamins. These dark brown seeds are known to help fight bacteria and parasites, aid digestion, control blood sugar levels, and improve memory. 


Ajwain Seeds


Also known as Carom Seeds, Ajwain Seeds have antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antibiotic, and anesthetic properties. These tiny seeds are an excellent source of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber.that are known to help relieve abdominal pain, fight inflammation & pain, boost respiratory health, and aid weight loss. 


Mustard Seeds


Known to be one of the most traded spices in the world, Mustard Seeds are nutrient-dense seeds with antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties. These seeds are enriched with nutrients such as minerals, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium, dietary fiber, and iron that are known to improve digestion, lower blood pressure, relieve aches and pains, and reduce migraines. 


White Sesame Seeds


These tiny, oil-rich seeds are an excellent source of antioxidants, amino acids, fiber, calcium, omega-3 fatty acids, folic acid, and vitamins that provide powerful health benefits. These rich nutrients are known to boost immunity, regulate blood pressure, trigger hair growth, and regulate cell function. 


White Sesame Seeds also contain two lignans - sesamin, and sesamolin, that are known to lower cholesterol and protect the liver from oxidative damage. 


Black Sesame Seeds


Known as one of the healthiest superfoods, Black Sesame Seeds are an excellent source of protein, zinc, magnesium, manganese, iron, fatty acids, and antioxidants. These nutrients are known to improve blood pressure, aid digestion, lower cholesterol, kickstart cellular repair, and strengthen bones. 


Dill Seeds 


A treasured spice since ancient times, Dill Seeds are packed with essential vitamins, antioxidants, calcium, riboflavin, minerals, manganese, iron, and folate. These nutrients are known to support healthy vision, improve immunity, protect cells from oxidative damage, aid digestion, lower blood sugar and aid metabolism. 


Turmeric Powder


Popularly known as Haldi in Indian culture, Turmeric powder is a traditional spice that has been used for medicinal, cooking, and religious purposes for centuries. It contains a powerful antioxidant, curcumin, that contains anti-inflammation, and anti-ulcer properties. 


Additionally, Turmeric Powder is packed with vitamins, minerals, and plant sterols that are known to improve immunity, relieve pain & inflammation, support digestive health,  improve brain health, and promote healthy skin. 


Coriander Seeds


One of the oldest spices that are still an integral part of world cuisines, Coriander Seeds is a powerhouse of vitamin A, K & C,  antioxidants, linoleic acid, potassium, magnesium, iron, calcium, folic acid, and dietary fibers. These powerful seeds help improve digestion, aid weight loss, prevent anemia, regulate diabetes, maintain glucose levels, lower cholesterol, and prevent menstrual irregularities. 


Methi Seeds


Known as Fenugreek in the west, Methi Seeds are a key spice with an incredible nutritional profile. They contain fiber, iron, magnesium, manganese, and protein that are known to relieve pain, regulate diabetes, regulate blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol, reduce aluminum toxicity, and aid weight loss. 


Kalonji Seeds


Kalonji Seeds, also known as black cumin, are an aromatic spice with powerful health benefits. These seeds are enriched with active compounds - phytochemicals and phytosterols - antioxidants, vitamins, fiber protein, iron, potassium, alkaloids, calcium, and fatty acids. These are known to aid weight loss, improve memory, relieve pain, control blood pressure, improve immunity, protect kidneys, improve skin conditions, and dental health. 


Bara Masala


An aromatic blend of spices, Bara Masala is packed with powerful natural nutrients and has ayurvedic, and anti-inflammatory properties. This flavorful spice mix contains essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants that are known to improve digestion, improve immunity, support heart health, regulate diabetes, and lower cholesterol. 


Spices often get labeled as being intolerable, unless you’re from a culture that is known for their use of spices. Yet, despite their common misconceptions, spices not only offer aroma & flavors but multiple health benefits as well. Even just a pinch goes a long way! 


Now that you know more about the value spices provide for your health, it’s time to experiment in your kitchen! Danfe offers 100% pure and natural spices for your family, to equip you with natural nutrients and make your everyday recipes taste authentic every time. Our spices are free from GMOs, pesticides, preservatives, and any harsh chemicals to bring purity to our home.

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