Spice Up Your Life!

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The key to making ingredients shine is seasoning them properly with the correct spices. Although this ensures maximum flavor, it also adds key nutrients that you need for a healthy body!

Next time you’re deciding what to have for dinner, take a trip to your spice rack for a better taste a better body.

Cinnamon

There is a laundry list of health benefits when it comes to cinnamon, but namely, it has the high antioxidant count out of all the commonly known spices. Cinnamon also boost metabolism and is a good source of manganese, iron, and calcium.

Cayenne

The heat from cayenne pepper helps increase circulation as well as decrease the risk of cardiac problems. Just a pinch goes a long way!

Curry

Because curry powder is a combination of multiple spices, it packs a wide variety of nutrients. The turmeric in curry powder has anti-inflammatory properties, ginger aids in digestion, and the many other spices involved will help your body function at it’s best.

Cumin

Cumin is used in multiple international cuisines for its earthy and slightly nutty taste, but also for its antimicrobial properties. Along with this, cumin helps reduce flatulence, which is a great reason to try it in your next bean recipe!