If you're a foodie at all, the news that spices have health benefits will come as no news to you. But if you're like me, you tend to forget exactly which spice is good for what, and when, and....how. And when you get a cold you're not sure whether to eat that garlic whole or brew it into tea...or infuse it with....anise...or what?Ode Magazine this month as just the article to help. You can link to it here: Be a clever one and print it out now, maybe slip it into your spice drawer for future reference.
Some highlights we all love to hear again and again:
- Turmeric is sometimes called the "Asian aspirin," used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries for its properties as an anti-inflamatory and anti-oxident.
- Ginger is good for morning sickness and will help lower blood pressure.
- Saffron can be used as an aphrodisiac.
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