Indian spices are an integral part of an ancient ayurvedic culture. There is a large variety of Indian spices – but 5 spices form the basis of Indian cooking: Coriander seeds, Cumin, Indian Black Mustard, Red Chili, and Turmeric. Including these in your spice cabinet will for sure help improve your overall health in specific ways. So, we invite you to skip the salt and pepper and consider these spices and their benefits.
Coriander seed (Cilantro seed/ Dhania)
Improves Digestion: Helps reduce bloating, gastric, diarrhea, nausea
Help in producing digestive hormones
Stimulates better liver function
Reduces bad cholesterol and promotes good cholesterol
Aids weight loss and reduces unwanted fat from the body
Cumin (Jeera)
Helps Weight loss
Lower total cholesterol
Helps IBS
Reduces blood sugar
Rich in Iron
Indian Black Mustard (Rai)
Helps metabolism and digestion
Antibacterial
Anti-inflammatory
Rich in calcium, manganese, omega 3 fatty acids, Iron, Zinc
Red Chili (Capsaicin / Mirchi)
Rich in Anti-inflammatory Vitamins
Promotes weight loss
Help relieve arthritic pain
Prevents acid reflux
Kills the bacteria that causes stomach ulcers
Turmeric (Curcumin/ Haldi)
Helps Cancer
Inflammation
Arthritis
Stomach issues
Skin issues
Liver problems
Gallbladder disease
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