Spice Up Your Life!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did you ever hear the saying that "Variety is the spice of Life"?  Well the same saying can apply to our health.  I'm here to tell you that adding different spices to our food cannot only make it taste better, but it can also improve our health!!!  That's right,  two benefits in one!!! Adding nutrient rich spices and herbs to our food is a great way to add flavor without adding excess salt and calories.  In fact, studies have shown that certain spices can help reduce inflammation which can cause various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and certain heart conditions...so let's talk about Tumeric.

 

Tumeric is  a bright yellow spice that gives curry its color and is packed full of curcumin, a substance that has been shown to help reduce the growth of cancer cells.  It has been used in India for thousands of years as a spice and as a medicinal herb.  It has also been proven to act like a strong anti-inflammatory much like ibuprofen and turmeric is also an anitoxidant.   Tumeric is mostly found in curry blends and goes very well in stew recipes and soups.   You can also use it to sauté vegetables such as spinach and kale.......just add 1tsp turmeric, garlic, tomatoes, and onion and it's delicious!!!  For extra flavor, you can also sprinkle some on top of roasted cauliflower, and fish.  If the taste of turmeric is not your thing, you can still obtain the health benefits from taking it in capsule form. 

 

So the next time you go to grocery store, make sure you add turmeric or some other spice that you have been itching to try to your list and put it in your GalsShopper so you won't forget!!!