Heart Health: 7 Spices to Add to Your Daily Diet Giving Power to Your Heart

Healthy Heart Diet: Be sure to include these common spices to enhance your diet and improve your heart health.

Heart Health 7 Spices to Add to Your Daily Diet Giving Power to Your Heart

We need our spices to spice up our food. Indian cuisine, in particular, can’t do without a bunch of different spices to add a distinct and sharp taste to it. 



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But you should know that spices are not the only function. Take a good look at your spice wardrobe which contains a variety of spices; most of them are very good for the health of your heart. With this newly discovered spice, let's find out what spices you should add to your diet to prevent and treat cardiovascular disease.


The book Healing Foods by DK Publishing highlights the benefits of gingerol, an active ingredient found in ginger. "Gingerol has analgesic, sedative, antipyretic and antibacterial effects, and is packed with antioxidants." In fact, some studies suggest that eating enough ginger can eliminate ‘bad’ cholesterol, which is known to increase the risk of heart disease.



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Chili pepper

In addition to adding flavor to your diet, chillli peppers also provide excellent protection against vitamin C and other factors that can keep blood pressure under control.

Seeds of an edible plant with succulent branches

Seeds of edible plants with succulent branches are widely used in the Mediterranean region. It is often heard in herbal tea, the seeds of an edible plant with succulent branches that are known to fight inflammation and high blood pressure.



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Cinnamon

We like to add cinnamon (dal chini) to special dishes like biryani and chicken curry. Cinnamon has proven antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which can protect us from various diseases, including heart-related complications.

Cardamom

Best known as elaichi in Indian families, it is quite possible that cardamom is more commonly used to make tea than food! Its light, slightly flavor makes it a great taste enhancer. The spice is rich in vitamin A, vitamin C, calcium, iron, zinc, and other nutrients known to protect blood cells and improve heart health.



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Garlic

Garlic is often prescribed to cardiovascular patients as it is loaded with anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant substances available in its area - allicin. Eating garlic regularly can help lower cholesterol and blood sugar levels.

Mustard

According to a study by the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, adding mustard oil to your daily diet can be good for heart health. Mustard seeds are rich in MUFA, which can regulate cholesterol levels and blood fat levels and, thus, improve blood circulation.

Please note that these are not the only spices considered to be good for heart health. With hundreds of spice options around us, you’ll find a lot!

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