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We are regularly beset by reports on how good garlic and ginger are
for you and recently turmeric has been seen as almost a potential
wonder-drug for Alzheimer's and other horrific diseases. This is
actually nothing new and the beneficial effects of various herbs,
foods and spices have been known for thousands of years.
Regular use of particular herbs and spices can have very beneficial
effects from lowering blood pressure, helping digestion helping
cholesterol to fighting off the onset of cancer. When preparing your
dishes use our special guide to incorporate the benefits you are seeking.
Guide to health benefits
Almonds bones ; blood pressure ; regular heartbeat ; teeth
Apricots constipation ; fighting fatigue
Asafoetida digestion (anti-flatulence) ; disinfectant ;
circulation ; asthma ; bronchitis
Aubergine blood pressure ; cancer combatant
Basil anti-oxidant ; heart disease ; cancer ;
stress, asthma, diabetes
Beet cancer ; blood cleanser ; immune booster
Black Pepper digestion ; throat infections ; fever ;
constipation ; joint pain
Cardamom relieve flatulence ; heart ; congestion of
lungs ;
Cauliflower cancer ; blood pressure
Chilli anti-cancer ; heart ; clot prevention ;
anti-cholesterol ; weight loss ; pain blocker
Cinnamon colic and diarrhoea ; digestion ; type 2
diabetics ; toothache ; lower LDL cholesterol ; anti-clotting
Cloves antiseptic(toothache) ; stimulant ; digestion
; reduce blood sugar levels
Coconut fibre ; body water balance ; heart rhythm
Coriander digestion ; colic ; flatulence ; blood
pressure ; heart ; rheumatism
Cumin blood pressure ; stimulant ; antispasmodic ;
cholesterol ; heart rhythm, helps stomach problems
Dill colic and flatulence ; helps menstrual flow ;
digestion ; good for hiccups
Fennel defuses harmful carcinogens in alcohol and
tobacco that cause cancer of the oesophagus ; blood pressure ; heart rythm
Fenugreek helps bronchitis and sinus congestion ; mouth
ulcers ; impotence ; hairgrowth ; digestive aid ; lowers blood
pressure ; sooths inflamed tissues.
Garlic helps prevent heart disease including
atherosclerosis, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure and cancer
; antiseptic ; aphrodisiac ; asthma ; nasal congestion(helps fight
common cold) ; antibiotic ; antifungal
Ginger digestion ; decongestant ; anti-inflammatory ;
rheumatism ; anti-nausea ; menstrual cramps ; blood thinner ; lowers cholesterol
Okra cholesterol ; colon cancer ; heart attacks ; heart rhythm
Onions stomach cancer ; tumours ; asthma ; diabetes ;
blood clots
Parsley menstrual cycle ; diuretic ; headaches ; cramps
Pumpkin ageing ; cancer
Saffron anti-carcinogenic ; digestive ; appetite stimulant
Tamarind appetite stimulant ; digestion ; alcoholism
Tomato helps protect against cancer (particularly
prostate), heart disease and degenerative eye disease
Turmeric anti-bacterial ; anti-inflammatory ; dementia ;
Alzheimer's ; arthritis ; pancreatic and esophageal cancer
Aids to health at a glance :
Heart Cancer Digestion Cholestero Blood Pressure
Basil Aubergine Asafoetida Chilli Almonds
Cardamom Basil Pepper Cinnamon Aubergine
Chilli Cauliflower Cinnamon Cumin Cauliflower
Coriander Chilli Cloves Garlic Coriander
Cumin Fennel Coriander Ginger Cumin
Garlic Okra Dill Okra Fennel
Okra Onions Ginger
Tomato Pumpkin Saffron
Saffron Tamarind
Tomato
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