Black Pepper: Facts, Health Benefits, Consumption and Side Effects

Black pepper is made from vine family Piperaceae by drying and grinding it’s fruit peppercorn.

Black Pepper
Black Pepper

Black pepper is one of the most widely consumed spice in the world and is also used for seasoning. It is cultivated in India and many other tropical regions.

It has a sharp flavor that goes well with many dishes and is often paired with salt.

Potential Health Benefits of Black pepper

  • Anti-inflammatory benefit potential
  • Anti-oxidant benefit to prevent cell damage
  • Anti-bacterial benefit to prevent cough and cold
  • Anti-depressant benefit by stimulating brain
  • Prevent indigestion
  • May preventing cancer
  • May lower cholesterol

Options to Consume Black pepper

  • Excellent source of additive to the food
  • Mix in salad and soups
  • Add in meat dishes
  • Flavor in fried rice and curry
  • Mix in tea with turmeric and ginger
Black Pepper
Black Pepper

Caution

Some people have observed heartburn, upset stomach or indigestion after heavy usage of black pepper. Consult with your doctor before including it in your diet.

Final Verdict

Black pepper has many health benefits, but like anything else, use it as part of a holistic healthy lifestyle that includes healthy diet, proper exercise and regular doctor visit.

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Cumin: Facts, Health Benefits, Consumption and Side Effects

Introduction

Cumin is a herb, a leafy plant which is consumed in the form of its dried seeds as well as in a powdery form.

Cumin
Cumin Seeds

Cumin has been consumed and traded for hundreds of years to add flavor to the food, act as preservative and used in traditional medicines to provide various health benefits.

India is currently the major producer of cumin in the world.

Potential Health Benefits of Cumin

  • Relieve digestive problems including nausea and bloating
  • Prevent amenia as a good source of iron
  • Enable healthy skin and body as antioxidant
  • Reduce cholesterol and body fat
  • Help in reducing infections

Options to Consume Cumin

  • Flavor in rice, beans, and soups
  • Flavor in meat and fish
  • Flavor to seasoning powder for dishes
  • Fragrance in cosmetics

To enhance the flavor grind the cumin seeds, dry them in a pan and use when cooled.

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Cumin seeds on bread

Caution

Some people have observed upset stomach, nausea, heartburn and slow blot clotting after long usage of Cumin. Consult with your doctor before including it in your diet.

Final Verdict

Cumin has many health benefits, but like anything else, use it as part of a holistic healthy lifestyle that includes healthy diet, proper exercise and regular doctor visit.

We hope the information in this post will be helpful in your journey of aspiring nirvana!

Saffron: Facts, Health Benefits, Consumption and Side Effects

Introduction

Saffron is an orange colored spice made from dried stigmas of flower called Crocus.

saffron
Saffron

It has been consumed and traded for hundreds of years by ancient civilizations. It is used to flavor and color food, fabric dye, perfume, in traditional medicine and for religious purposes in India.

Iran is currently the major producer of saffron in the world.  Saffron is also the world’s most expensive spice.

Potential Health Benefits of Saffron

  • Treatment of depression and anxiety
  • Reduce inflammation and headache
  • Purify kidney and bladder
  • Keep skin healthy
  • Treat external wounds

Options to Consume Saffron

  • Flavor in food including rice and biryani
  • Flavor in drinks and liquors
  • Ingredient in cake and breads
  • Flavor in fish and seafood
saffron
Saffron

Caution

Some people have observed headache, nausea and diarrhea after long usage of Saffron. Consult with your doctor before including it in your diet.

Final Verdict

Saffron has many health benefits, but like anything else, use it as part of a holistic healthy lifestyle that includes healthy diet, proper exercise and regular doctor visit

We hope the information in this post will be helpful in your journey of aspiring nirvana!