{"id":3302,"date":"2020-07-20T14:44:34","date_gmt":"2020-07-20T06:44:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eatologyasia.com\/top-spices-with-healthy-benefits\/"},"modified":"2020-07-20T14:44:35","modified_gmt":"2020-07-20T06:44:35","slug":"top-spices-with-healthy-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.eatologyasia.com\/zh\/top-spices-with-healthy-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"TOP SPICES WITH HEALTHY BENEFITS"},"content":{"rendered":"
Asian meals\u2019 ingredients<\/h4>
Asian meals when compared to western meals focus predominantly on the use of plants and vegetables, rice and grains, seafood, poultry and fruit. Herbs and spices are also commonly used. They infuse into the ingredients and allow them to come together in blissful harmony in your mouth.\u00a0<\/p>
We all know Asians age wonderfully! Is the secret to eternal youth in their food\u2026 well, maybe it is.\u00a0<\/p><\/figure>
Turmeric<\/strong><\/h4>
Used a lot in the Indian cuisine
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\nBenefits :<\/p>
Anti-inflammatory\u00a0<\/li>
Antioxidant<\/li>
Antimutagenic<\/li>
Antimicrobial<\/li>
Anticancer agent<\/li><\/ul>
In one study, the use of 1500g\/day of turmeric for 30 days by a group of smokers reduced the amount of mutagens (something that changes our DNA and increases the likelihood of us getting cancer) found in their urine (Polasa et al., cited in Prasad & Aggarwal, 2011).
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\nIn another study, a dose of 144mg\/day given for 8 weeks to a group of people with irritable bowel syndrome was found to relieve their abdominal pain. (Bundy et al., as cited in Prasad & Aggarwal, 2011).<\/p>
Cumin<\/strong><\/h4>
Benefits :\u00a0<\/p>
Anti-fungal\u00a0<\/li>
Anti-bacterial\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>
Cardamom<\/strong><\/h4>
Benefits :\u00a0<\/p>
\u00a0Treats stomach and intestinal spasms and gas<\/li>
\u00a0Increases the movement of food through the intestine<\/li><\/ul>
Garlic<\/strong><\/h4>
Along with ginger, it is used in many Chinese, Thai and Vietnamese dishes
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\nBenefits :<\/p>
Anti-tumor<\/li>
Anti-fungal\u00a0<\/li>
Anti-microbial\u00a0<\/li>
Reduces serum total cholesterol and LDL cholesterol, moderately raises
\nHDL cholesterol in diabetic patients<\/li><\/ul>
Ginger\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>
Benefits :\u00a0<\/p>
Anti-inflammatory\u00a0<\/li>
Antioxidant\u00a0<\/li>
Potential anti-cancer\u00a0<\/li><\/ul>
It has been found to be preventative against some gastrointestinal cancer.\u00a0<\/p><\/figure>
Kimchi<\/strong><\/h4>
Staple in the Korean cuisine
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\nBenefits :\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>
Source of probiotics\u00a0\u00a0<\/li>
Increased immune health\u00a0<\/li>
Anticancer<\/li>
Antiobesity<\/li>
Anti-atherosclerotic<\/li><\/ul>
Fish\u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>
Commonly used in the Japanese cuisine. In fact, Japan is one of the largest consumers of seafood in the world.
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\nBenefits :\u00a0<\/strong>
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\nRich in omega-3 fatty acids \u2192 good for eye and brain health
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\nTry incorporating some of these ingredients into your next dish and you too will be able to reap the many nutritional benefits they bring along!
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\nDon\u2019t have time to try using these ingredients in a meal?\u00a0 Here at eatology, we provide Asian meals that can be delivered right to your doorstep. Feel free to contact us if you want to know more!<\/p>
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