health benefits

Not only do the ingredients we use taste fabulous, but each of them has their own benefits on your body's health.

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Health information facts, taken from www.organicfacts.net

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Coriander

Coriander, also known as cilantro or Chinese parsley, is an annual herb in the family Apiaceae. All parts of the plant are edible, but the fresh leaves and the dried seeds are the parts most traditionally used in cooking. It is a wonderful source of dietary fibre, manganese, iron as well as magnesium. In addition, coriander leaves are rich in Vitamin C, Vitamin K and protein. They also contain small amounts of calcium, phosphorous, potassium, thiamin, niacin and carotene.

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Here are some of the many benefits of coriander in its various forms:

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It can help reduce skin inflammation and help with other skin disorders with its disinfectant, detoxifying and antiseptic properties.

It can lower cholesterol levels

It can help with diarrhoea problems because of the oils Borneol and Linalool found in it.

It can prevent nausea, vomiting, and other stomach disorders.

It can reduce blood pressure

As it's an excellent antiseptic it can help with mouth ulcers as well as reducing bad breath.

Due to its high iron content, it can help with anaemia

Because coriander is high in dodecenal it can fight Salmonella 

As it is rich in calcium, bone health can be helped.

Helps digestion as well as being helpful in treating eating disorders such as anorexia

As coriander is high in vitamins A & C as well as phosphorous, it can help with eye care: Coriander is loaded with antioxidants, vitamin-A, vitamin-C and minerals like phosphorous and beta-carotene in its essential oils it so can help with macular degeneration and conjunctivitis.

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Cumin

Cumin is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native from the east Mediterranean to Pakistan/India. Its seeds are used in the cuisines of many different cultures, in both whole and ground form.

 

Some of cumin's benefits are :

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Helping digestion

Reducing haemorroids

Reduction in diabetes & hypoglycemia.

Helping Insomnia due to its hypnotic and tranquilizing properties.

Respiratory disorders, asthma, bronchitis can be helped.

Helping with the common cold due it being rich in iron and having a large quantity of vitamin C.

Lactation can be helped due to the iron content.

Anemia is also helped because of this high content of iron.

Concentration and cognitive malfunction can be improved with cumin and is thought to help with ognitive disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. 

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Turmeric

This an ancient spice has been popular in India and Asia as far back as 2,000 BC and belongs to the ginger family. It has been highly prized in the culinary traditions of these cultures as it gives a vibrant yellow colour to curry dishes. The spice is also used as a natural dyeing agent for cloth.
In Persia, turmeric comes from the word saffron and is closely related to the spice, which explains the name here in México.

These are some of the many benefits of turmeric:

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It promotes balanced mood

It helps wounds heal

It alleviates aches and discomfort more than ibuprofen.

It encourages balanced blood sugar

It can soothe irritated tissue.

It can optimise cholesterol

It can help ulcers as well as act as an antibiotic for the stomach.

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Fenugreek

Fenugreek, or Methi as it's know in India, is rich in minerals such as iron, potassium, calcium, selenium, copper, zinc, manganese and magnesium. In the vitamin department, it contains thiamin, folic acid, riboflavin, pyridoxine (vitamin B6), niacin, and vitamins A and C.

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Here are some of fenugreek's benefits:

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Good for breast feeding mothers

Reduces menstrual discomfort

Minimizes symptoms of menopause

Reduces cholesterol

Reduces cardiovascular risk

Controls diabetes

Relief for sore throats

Relieves constipation

Good for kidney trouble

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Garlic

Garlic is a member of the Allium family along with onions, leeks and shallots and contains a compound called Allicin, which has potent medicinal properties.

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Some of garlic's benefits are:

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Boosting the immune system, anti-infection

Garlic is a powerful cancer fighter

Garlic fights inflammation, protecting against numerous conditions

Garlic for detoxification due to its many minerals like selenium.

Toothache

Repels mosquitoes​

Helps with coughs

Stuffy nose or nasal congestion 

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Tomatoes

The tomato is actually a fruit and is a member of the nightshade family originating from Mexico, Central & South America. The many health benefits of tomatoes can be attributed to their wealth of nutrients and vitamins, including an impressive amount of vitamins A, C, and K, as well as significant amounts of vitamin B6, folate, and thiamin. Tomatoes are also a good source of potassium, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, and copper.

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Some of tomatoes benefits are:

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They're an abundant source of antioxidants due to containing large amount of lycopene, an antioxidant that is highly effective in scavenging cancer causing free radicals.

They can reduce cholesterol and protects the heart

They counter the effect of cigarette smoke

They can improve vision because of their high vitamin A content

They help with digestive health preventing oth constipation and diarrhoea.

They can Lower hypertension by just consuming one tomato daily.

They manage diabetes

Healthy skin is promoted by eating them.

Prevents urinary tract infections can be reduced.

They can help prevents gallstones

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Cardamom

Cardamom is related to ginger and can be used in much the same way to counteract digestive problems. Use it to combat nausea, acidity, bloating, gas, heartburn, loss of appetite, constipation, and much more. This spice helps the body eliminate waste through the kidneys.

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Some cardamom's other benefits are:

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Anti-carcinogenic properties

Good for cardiovascular health

Control of cholesterol

Anti-depressant

Treating urinary disorders

Protection against gastrointestinal diseases

Antimicrobial properties

Anti-spasmodic properties

Dental diseases

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Tamarind

Tamarind is the fruit of a leguminous tree in the family Fabaceae indigenous to tropical Africa.
 As most ancient foods do, tamarind has a long history of medicinal uses. Many involve easing stomach discomfort, aiding digestion, and use as a laxative. Tamarind preparations are used for fevers, sore throat, rheumatism, inflammation, and sunstroke

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Some benefits of tamarind are:

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Digestive health, making it at times a powerful laxative but also helping against chronc diarrhoea

Helps with heart health by reducing blood pressure and blood cholesterol.

Improvement in circulation

Helping nerve function due to being high in vitamin B compounds.

Can help with weight loss

Can manage diabetes: 

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Sea Salt

The nutritional wealth of sea salt includes vital minerals like sodium, potassium, calcium, magnesium, bromide, chloride, iron, copper, and zinc among other beneficial elements.

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Despite salt's bad press here are its benefits:

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Helping with skin care

Improving dental health due to its natural fluoride content.

Helps rheumatoid arthritis

Exfoliation

As a psoriasis remedy

Osteoarthritis with sea salt bathing

Electrolyte balance

Helps acne

Maintains good blood sugar levels

Encourages restful sleep

Helps a normal heartbeat

Prevents hair loss

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Ginger

Ginger is a flowering plant whose rhizome, ginger root or simply ginger, is widely used as a spice or a folk medicine.The health benefits of ginger root oil can be attributed to its digestive, carminative, expectorant, antiseptic, analgesic, antiinflammatory, stimulating and aphrodisiac properties. The benefits of ginger oil include its ability to treat stomach problems, nausea, heart strokes, indigestion, respiratory problems, and menstrual disorders.

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Some of the benefits of ginger are:

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Helping with stomach problems

Good for treating food poisoning as well as intestinal infections and bacterial dysentery.

Reducing nausea and vomiting

Effective aginst malaria as well as Yellow Fever

Can help with respiratory disorders

Helping with inflammation and pain of various kinds including testicular.

For treating menstruation problems

Helps heart ailments

Reduces stress

Helps impotency

Helps reduce kidney stones

Helps in controlling dandruff

As a cancer prevention

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Cloves

Cloves are the aromatic flower buds of a tree in the family Myrtaceae, Syzygium aromaticum. They are native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia. They ffer many health benefits, some of which include aid in digestion, antimicrobial properties, fight against cancer, protection of liver, boosting of immune system, diabetes control, bone preservation, anti-mutagenic properties, fight against oral diseases, headaches and aphrodisiac properties. Cloves are a popular flavouring agents used in a variety of ways across the world and particularly in Asia. Cloves form the culinary base in different Asian cuisines.

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Other benefits of cloves:

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Better digestion by reducing flatulence and gastric irritability

Antibacterial properties

Chemo-preventive properties

Liver protection

Diabetes control

Bone preservation in cases of osteoporosis

Anti-mutagenic properties

Boosts the immune system

Anti-inflammatory properties

Cure for oral diseases

Aphrodisiac properties

Cure for headaches

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Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice obtained from the inner bark of several trees from the genus Cinnamomum.
It's one of the most delicious and healthiest spices on the planet. It can lower blood sugar levels, reduce heart disease risk factors, and has a plethora of other impressive health benefits. Just make sure to get Ceylon cinnamon, or stick to small doses if you're using the Cassia variety.

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Here are some other benefits of cinnamon:

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Helps brain function

Promotes blood purification

Helps with blood circulation

Pain relief for muscles and joints

Diabetes control

Lets the body fight infections

Healing properties by acting as a coagulant to stop excess bleeding

Heart diseases

Reduces colon cancer

Mouth freshener

Helps Indigestion

Respiratory problems:

Menstruation discomfort

Helps in natural birth control

Helps breastfeeding

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Mustard Seeds

Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants. The seeds are usually about 1 to 2 millimetres in diameter and may be colored from yellowish white to black. Mustard oil, extracted from mustard seeds, is a good source of Vitamin A. Vitamin A is a great nutrient for hair growth. It is also a great stimulant which leads to faster hair growth. 25. Strengthens hair: Mustard seeds contain protein,calcium, vitamin A and E, omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

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Here are some of mustard's benefits:

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Helping against some Cancers because the mustard plant contains generous amounts of healthy phytonutrients called glucosinolates which can prove valuable against various cancers such as bladder cancer, colon cancer and cervical cancer.

Psoriasis 

Contact dermatitis

Cardiovascular health

Relief from respiratory disorders

Helping Aches and pains

Poison repulsion

Ringworm

Skin and hair care

Healing effect on nerves

Diabetes

Cholesterol lowering ability

Menopause

Aids in detoxification

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Chillies

The chili pepper (though not actually pepper) is the fruit of plants from the genus Capsicum, and a member of the nightshade family like the tomato. The health benefits of capsicum include relief from cancer, peptic ulcer, menopausal problems, low risk of cardiovascular disease and diabetes. It has anti-inflammatory, analgesic properties and may also provide relief in pain related to arthritis. It also provides relief from fibromyalgia, skin aging and psoriasis.

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Other benefits of eating chillies are:

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Chemopreventive properties against some cancers

Cardiovascular assistance

Antioxidant properties

Reducing blood glucose levels

Immune system benefits

Helping Psoriasis

Reducing Diabetic neuropathy

Helping Fibromyalgia

Reducing skin ageing

Helping Menopausal symptoms

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