3 Seasonings You Need To Use Now
Seasonings add delicious and rich flavors to foods and drinks, but did you know that they can also contain amazing health benefits too?
Here are 3 seasonings you need to be using now:
1. Tumeric
Has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant capabilities
Seems to improve brain functions and lower risk of brain diseases
Lowers risk of heart disease
Helps prevent and maybe even treat cancer
Shown to help treat arthritis, depression, and age related-diseases like Alzheimer's disease
Source: https://www.healthline.com
What I recommend you use it on:
Beans (black beans, chickpeas, etc.)
Pasta sauces (vegetable based sauces)
Lean ground beef or turkey
2. Cumin
This seasoning is found in curry!
Great source of iron
Improves digestion
Stops Anemia from occurring
Contains vitamins A, C, E & B6, thiamine, riboflavin, niacin
Useful for weight loss, diabetes, and blood cholesterol
Has minerals like manganese, copper, calcium, magnesium, phosphorous, and potassium
May help with recovery from drug addiction
Good source of protein and dietary fiber
Could be good for reducing inflammation
Good for improving immunity, treating skin disorders, insomnia, lactation, and respiratory disorders (like asthma and bronchitis), and much more!
Sources: https://www.organicfacts.net; https://www.healthline.com
What I recommend you use it on:
Chicken ( I LOVE the flavor it gives!)
Chickpeas
Lean ground beef or turkey
Tofu
3. Garlic Powder (NOT garlic salt!!!)
Garlic makes everything taste better, but be careful that you're using garlic powder and not garlic salt. Fresh garlic cloves are also great to use! Garlic powder is just the more affordable and convenient option.
Contains Manganese, Vitamin B6, Vitamin C, Selenium, and Fiber
Fights common colds and other illnesses
Able to reduce blood pressure
Helpful for various cancers (like lung, prostate and brain cancer)
May help reduce risk of premature delivery
Has good amounts of calcium, copper, potassium, phosphorus, iron, and vitamin B1
Sources: https://www.medicalnewstoday.com; https://www.healthline.com
What I recommend you use it on:
EVERYTHING! Seriously I really do season everything with garlic powder or diced garlic cloves.
Chicken
Lean ground beef or turkey
Tofu
Roasted vegetables
Salad dressing
I chose these seasonings because of their wonderful health benefits, but there are many other seasonings and herbs that I use.
Want to know more seasonings that I love to use?
Let me know what you think about these seasonings!
What do you like to use them on?