| Spice |
Benefits |
Ways to Use |
| Ginger |
Helps regulate Cholesterol
Improve the immune system
Suppresses cortisol
Aids in digestion
Nausea
Migraines
Heart Burn
Help Fight Cancer
Reduce Inflamation
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Grate fresh ginger to use in marinades, in smoothies, in dipping sauces
Ground ginger can be used in applesauce, deserts
Ginger Tea |
| Cinnamon |
Reduces blood sugar levels
Speeds metabolism
Lowers LDL cholesterol
Helps to burn belly fat
Suppresses appetite
Cancer prevention/treatment
Strenghtens cardiovascular system
Eases menstrual cycle
Builds immune system
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Make cinnamon tea
Sprinkle ground cinnamon on top of desserts and applesauce
Make a rub for pork or lamb by mixing it with other spices
Add to tea |
| Cumin |
Speed up metabolism
Fights diabetes
Helps with digestion
Treats blood poisioning
Increases milk flow in nursing mothers
Treat skin problems such as boils, exzema, acne and dry skin |
Add to Mexican and Indian dishes
Use in soups and stews
Use in chili seasing
Use in creamy dips |
| Onion |
Reduce risk of cancer
Lower cholesterol
Lowers risk of heart attacks
Can be used to treat acne
Boost sexual drive
Treat coughs |
Add onions to any meatdish, soups stews and sauses
Add fresh onions to salads
Juice onions for salves, and mix wth honey for coughs |
| Turmeric |
Weight Management
Natural liver detoxifier
Improves Digestion
Speeds wound healing
Relieves Arthritis
Immunity Booster
Relieves headaches
Decongestant
Anti cancer benefits
Slows the progression of Alzheimer's |
Use in stir-fry's
Add to meat while sauteing
Use in soups and stews
Use in egg dishes
Add to sauses, dips and salad dressings |
| Mint |
Treats nausea and indigestion
Headache relief
Prevents mental fatigue
Ease symptoms of IBS
Skin care
Aids in weight loss
Prevents tooth decay |
Use mint leaves in lemonade, tea and water
Grind up and use in chicken marinades
Add to cream soups and sauces
Make mint tea |
| Vanilla |
Cancer fighting
Increased libido
Prevent or treat sickle cell disease
Skin care |
Add to fruit dishes
Add vanilla extract to deserts and rinks
Add to cream sauces for sea foods
Add to tea and coffee |
