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Countering routine ailments with spices

December 25, 2008

Hey people, did you ever realize the importance of spices apart from their everyday usage in preparing meals? Trust me; they have much more power than just adding flavors to your cooked dishes. If you are thinking of some easy way to boost your immunity system, then make sure you make optimum use of the spices. Read this article below based on how these spices helps in countering your routine ailments.

Cumin:
The flavorful cumin is an essential ingredient in the Indian kitchen. It is traditionally used in cooking curries, stews and breads. You will be glad to read that cumin is a good source of iron. So make sure you eat cumin in your diet to strengthen your immunity system. Cumin can also be used to cure dyspeptic headaches, nauseas, morning sickness, flatulence and many other stomach disorders. It relives pain and cramping in the abdomen, also acts an antispasmodic and alleviates abdominal bloating and distention. Cumin antiseptic properties cure sore throat very effectively. Not only these, but cumin is also used in ayurvedic medicine to improve liver function and boost metabolism. So make sure you include cumin in your daily diet.

Mustard seeds:
It has been clinically proved that regular and balanced intake of mustard seeds in your diet can improve your vision in old age. You will be glad to know that mustard is known to be very helpful for digestion and in case you fall under the list of weight conscious people, it can aid in your weight loss programme, and speed up your metabolism rate. It is antibacterial, antiseptic and has anti-inflammatory properties which help in quick recovery of wounds and steady muscle growth. Also, it is beneficial in treating cold, cough, minor headache, congestion resulting from cold and body pain.


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