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Five healthy spices that should be in your diet

Kateryna Dutik

Healthy spices - what spices should be in the diet
What spices should be in the diet

Nutritionist Bohdana Voloshynovych named the spices that should be in the diet. They reduce the risk of cancer and normalize blood sugar levels.

On her Instagram page, she noted that many people now use spices to prepare various dishes. They can delight not only the taste buds, but also bring health benefits.

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Spices contain many useful trace elements and add a pleasant aroma and flavor to the food. Most of them have anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antiviral and antibacterial effects.

Five spices that are good for health

1. Bay leaf is a natural antiseptic with a lot of useful substances. This spice helps to improve digestion, relieve bloating, normalize sleep, and clear the respiratory tract.

Bay leaf also has diuretic, antibacterial and immune-stimulating effects, and removes toxins.

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2. Garlic is very useful and has a positive effect on the functioning of the intestines and liver. It strengthens the immune system, lowers blood sugar levels, reduces prostate cancer and the likelihood of tooth decay and gum disease.

3. Basil improves blood flow to the brain and has an antispasmodic effect. The seasoning is a diaphoretic and antipyretic agent, and has antibacterial effects.

4. Oregano is a sedative that has a positive effect on the body. The spice helps fight rashes and restores hair structure.

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5. Ginger improves immunity, relieves headaches, and helps to normalize blood circulation. The spice also improves skin quality, helps to normalize the digestive system and has a good anti-nausea effect.

Attention: This content is for informational purposes only and does not contain any medical advice. For medications, diagnoses and other medical advice, please consult your doctor.

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