7 SPICES WITH SUPRISING HEALTH BENEFITS

   If you want to spice up your life add some roots, barks and spices to your diet. They benefit your health as well as your taste bud by keeping your Heart healthy,  clear your Arteries and so much more.
   In Nigeria spices are mostly used for stews,soup and drinks because of their awesome flavour and tastes. Lots of people use spices mainly for the purpose of food and drink without knowing the health benefits of such spices.
   Here are 7 spices commonly found and used in Nigeria that has huge health benefits
1. CINNAMON - Cinnamon manages blood sugar levels, lower cholesterol and clears the Arteries. Cinnamon also kills bacteria
2. THYME - Thyme is commonly used for meat, stew and roast here in Nigeria, but the use of it goes beyond that. This herb's oil is antibacterial and antiseptic and recent studies has shown that thyme can kill Methicillin- Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus ( MRSA ) which is resistant to other antibiotics.
3. GARLIC - Oh yeah! It smells! But love garlic or hate it you can't deny that it's good for you. Eaten raw or added in dishes, it helps reduce cholesterol and High blood pressure and it also helps support the immune system. Garlic has antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral agents and some studies has shown that garlic can stop blood clot from forming in the Arteries. It is also idea for fighting infections and acne. So next time think of the health benefits of garlic and the smell will dissappear.
4. CHILLI PEPPER - Chilies aid in pain relief, helps in stopping ulcers and improve the heart. Chili Peppers helps fight Prostate Cancer. So next time add some heat to your dishes and also improve your health.
5. GINGER - A spicy herb that is used in both sweet and savory dishes. Ginger helps ease an upset stomach, gas and bloating and sore throats. It aids in indigestion, helps ward off cold and it's great for fighting coughs. Consumption of ginger strengthens the immune system.
6. TUMERIC - It comes from the same family as ginger, it helps control blood sugar levels and can reduce inflammation in Arthritis patients and also blocks the formation of Cancer.
7. OREGANO -  Oregano is a major source of thymol and carvacol which are two antibacterial agents that fight off infection and has like triple the  antioxidants of blueberries. it's easy to grow at home and adds traditional
flavor to any dish whether you use it fresh or dried.
   So there we go, Next time you cook don't forget to add these spices to your cooking because not only will you give your family a nice treat on their taste bud, but you will be helping your family to be healthy with the hidden medicines that you have put inside the food.