Not Only Enhancing the Taste of Food, These 4 Spices are Rich in Benefits for the Body

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"Not Only Enhancing the Taste of Food, These 4 Spices Are Rich in Benefits for the Body"

Dream - Indonesia is one of the countries that is rich in spices. There are many types of beneficial spices that exist in Indonesian soil. These spices have health benefits for the body.

Besides being used as a cooking spice, spices are also often used as supplements and treatments. Let's find out 4 beneficial and beneficial spices for the body.

1. Peppermint Can Reduce Nausea

Peppermint is one type of mint leaf that has benefits. Since ancient times, this leaf has been used in traditional medicine and aromatherapy.

Peppermint oil can also be used to relieve pain and irritation in the large intestine (IBS). The oil helps to relax the smooth muscles in the large intestine, reducing the pain experienced by Sahabat Dream during bowel movements. Peppermint oil can also prevent bloating. In addition, its aromatherapy can alleviate nausea caused by indigestion and pregnancy.

2. Turmeric is Rich in Antioxidants

We are certainly very familiar with turmeric. Indonesian dishes such as yellow rice, curry, and opor use turmeric as a complementary spice for flavor and color enhancer in the dish.

Turmeric has a compound called curcumin that is very beneficial for health. Curcumin is a powerful antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory effects. This antioxidant helps the body fight oxidative damage and also increases antioxidant enzymes in the body. Research shows that curcumin can improve brain function, fight Alzheimer's disease, reduce the risk of heart disease and cancer, as well as relieve inflammation and joint pain.

3. Cinnamon Helps Lower Blood Sugar Levels

Dear Dream friends, surely you are very familiar with cinnamon, right? Many dishes and drinks use cinnamon. This spice contains a high amount of cinnamaldehyde compound which is a powerful antioxidant, helps reduce inflammation, and can even lower cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood.

Not only that, the most prominent benefit of cinnamon is that this spice can lower blood sugar levels. Cinnamon slows down the breakdown of carbohydrates in the digestive tract and increases insulin sensitivity, thus reducing blood sugar levels. Research has also shown this. Cinnamon can lower blood sugar levels by 10-29% in diabetes patients. The recommended dosage for daily consumption of cinnamon is half to 2 teaspoons or 1 to 6 grams.

4. Ginger Can Reduce Nausea

Ginger is usually processed into various types of traditional herbal medicine and warm beverages that warm the body. Not only as a beverage, ginger is also widely used in various dishes as a complementary seasoning. With its warming properties and soothing effect on the throat, ginger can also reduce nausea.

Research shows that 1 gram of ginger can relieve nausea caused by motion sickness, morning sickness in pregnant women, and the side effects of chemotherapy. Report by Salma Rihhadatul Aisy\/ Source: Healthline.

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