Herbs are not spices although the term spice is
sometimes used to encompass them all. An herb is the leaf of a plant when used in cooking. Spices can be buds, bark, roots, berries, seeds or any other part of a plant, and are often dried. ~McCormick Science Institute
grams of cinnamon daily for 12 weeks exhibited much better blood sugar control. Roy suggests sprinkling it on oatmeal, apples, pumpkin pie and brownies. Roast chicken fl avored with cinnamon and other spices is another treat.
Ginger (Zingiber offi cinale) “Ginger is a rhizome people have traditionally used medicinally to help with digestive issues, including upset stomachs and nausea,” says Karen Kennedy, of Concord, Ohio, a horticulturist and educator at the Herb Society of America. In a study published in the World
Journal of Gastroenterology, researchers concluded that gastric emptying and relief was more rapid aſt er subjects with frequent or severe stomach upsets ingested 1.2 grams of ginger. Ginger is also linked to increased circulation and reduced
infl ammation. A study published in Phytotherapy Research noted that this spice also worked in alleviating migraines equal to the pharmaceutical sumatriptan (Imitrex). According to a study in the journal Arthritis, it’s an eff ective tool in the battle against rheumatoid arthritis. Ginger adds a zing of healthy fl avor to hot teas and stir-fried veggies such as broccoli, green beans, carrots or mushrooms.
Paprika (Capsicum annuum) A common spice added to Hungarian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Indian cuisine, paprika is rich in natural carotenoids (the orangey pigment in many plants with antioxidant power) and capsaicin, both of which may decrease mortality from chronic illnesses.
Another benefi t of this capsaicin-containing spice is its ability
to control appetite. In research published in the journal Physiology and Behavior, participants that consumed red pepper spice had a slightly higher core temperature and energy expenditure aſt er a meal than the control group. T e study further suggested that those that consumed capsaicin-containing spices like paprika ate fewer calories per day and had less interest in food. “Paprika is a great salt alternative, too,” says Roy. “Too oſt en,
people think they are craving salt, but they aren’t. T ey are craving fl avor, and paprika gives a nice kick to chili, salad, grilled cheese and so many other foods.”
Amber Lanier Nagle is a freelance writer in Northwest Georgia (
AmberNagle.com).
March 2018 23 Your Home For Integrative Medicine
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