Spice up your food with spices and herbs

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Spices are an important part of the flavor of food. The creation of color, scent, and sweetness of food with spices and herbs will bring many health benefits to humans.

1. Spices and herbs


Fenugreek is a healthy food spice Fenugreek is a common food spice in the family. Adding 8 grams of fenugreek fiber per day will help you feel full for longer, reducing food intake.
Studies have shown that taking fenugreek seed extract reduces daily fat intake by 17% compared to a placebo.
Food seasoning from cayenne pepper Cayenne pepper is used to increase the spicy taste of many dishes and bring many health benefits such as: Boosting metabolism, burning calories, reducing the hormone ghrelin.
Ginger Food Seasoning Ginger is a food spice made from the rhizome of the plant. In folklore, this spice is often used as a natural remedy to aid in weight loss.
Oregano is a healthy herb Oregano is a perennial herb, belonging to the botanical family with mint, basil, thyme, rosemary and sage.
In Oregano contains the active ingredient carvacrol, which helps promote weight loss, directly affects a number of genes and proteins to control the synthesis of fat in the body.
Ginseng is a healthy food seasoning Ginseng is a plant with health-promoting properties. Using spices containing ginseng ingredients will help increase the flavor of foods and supplement nutrients for the body.
On the other hand, ginseng also has the effect of supporting weight loss and changing the composition of the intestinal microflora.
Herb Caralluma Fimbriata Caralluma Fimbriata is an herb that helps reduce body weight and belly fat by increasing levels of the hormone serotonin (a neurotransmitter that directly affects appetite).
Food seasoning from turmeric Turmeric is a spice that creates color, enhances the taste of food, helps the body fight inflammation, increases resistance,... The above uses of turmeric are largely based on the curcumin component.
Black Pepper Food Seasoning Derived from the dried fruit of Piper nigrum, black pepper has become a familiar spice thanks to its impressive scent and pungent taste. This spice contains the compound piperine that helps reduce body weight.
Gymnema Sylvestre Herb Gymnema sylvestre is an herb that is often added to dishes to help regulate blood sugar, support weight loss for obese people.
Cinnamon Food Seasoning Cinnamon is made from the inner bark of a tree of the genus Cinnamomum. When adding this spice to food, it will make the dish more attractive with aroma, sweetness and help eliminate odors. In particular, cinnamon is rich in antioxidants, which bring a number of health benefits such as: Supports weight loss, stabilizes blood sugar levels, slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates as well as curbs cravings. and hungry.
Dill Food Seasoning Dill is made from the dried and ground seeds of the Cumin cyminum plant, a species of flowering plant in the parsley family. This spice is famous for its delicious taste and offers many health benefits, such as accelerating weight loss and burning fat.
Cardamom is a healthy food spice Cardamom is made from the seeds of a plant in the ginger family. Cardamom is used in the preparation of dishes because of its stimulating taste, good for users' health.

Vị ngọt của thực phẩm bằng gia vị và thảo mộc sẽ mang lại nhiều lợi ích sức khỏe cho con người.
Vị ngọt của thực phẩm bằng gia vị và thảo mộc sẽ mang lại nhiều lợi ích sức khỏe cho con người.

2. How to Use Herbs Safely


Using herbs and spices in food can bring many health benefits. However, improper use will cause unwanted risks. Here are some suggestions to help you use spices and herbs safely:
Do not use too much: When adding these ingredients to the dish, you should not add more than 1 tablespoon (14) per day. grams) and must combine them with nutrient-rich foods. Beware of Allergenic Ingredients: You and your family members may be allergic to certain herbs and spices. Therefore, caution should be exercised when using any spices or herbs. In short, in addition to adding flavor to favorite foods, many herbs and spices have been shown to boost metabolism, burn calories, and promote satiety. Therefore, diversifying spices is a simple way to increase your appetite and bring many health benefits.

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Reference sources: Webmd.com, Healthline.com
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