Do all foods really taste like chicken? Add Spices!

The variety that you can get from cooking chicken by just changing the spices is astonishing. Spices bring variety, flavor and excitement to your recipes and your taste buds and body will thank you; as it turns out spices can be quite good for your health. Taking a bland chicken or vegetable recipe and adding a little flavor with some spices is easy and convenient way to create an amazing tasting meal. But with so many different spices how do you know which ones to use? We will give you an idea of 5 of the healthiest spices that you can use and then once you feel confident you can branch out and discover the wild world of spices.

Turmeric spiceTurmeric

This amazing spice has lots of flavor and tons of health benefits. It has been found in some studies to reduce inflammation, suppress growth of certain cancers, promote healthy weight management and promote healing of cuts. Turmeric is a spice that is heavily used in Asia and is one of the major components in curry. When you are looking to spice up your chicken or vegetable recipe you can reach for the curry spice and reap the rewards of turmeric.  

iStock_000014126395XSmallCoriander

Most people have tried coriander, which is better known as cilantro, and it is considered both an herb and a spice since the leaves and seeds are both used in cooking. Coriander seed are traditionally identified as having anti-inflammatory as well as cholesterol lowering effects. As a dual purposed spice, coriander is a great addition to any dish and will yield proven benefits such as inflammation reduction as well as potential benefits such as controlling blood sugar, and as a powerful antioxidant.  

CinnamonCinnamon

Cinnamon is a great spice that is underused in the average cook's recipe book as it is reserved for more dessert dishes. The fact that cinnamon can and should be added to many meat recipes are only made sweeter by the health effects that it also contains. Cinnamon is high in antioxidants and trace minerals. Studies also have should that taking cinnamon on its own twice a day may help lower glucose, cholesterol and triglyceride levels by up to 30 percent. This delicious smelling spice should be used at every chance you get.  

Basil LeavesBasil Leaves

Although this is more of an herb, you can get dried basil leaves that resemble a spice. Aside from its great fragrance and delicious taste basil has amazing health benefits in addition to its trace minerals and vitamins. Basil leaves have been shown to help with eyesight, heart health, and hair. Finding more ways to cook with basil leaves including a great copycat basil chicken recipe will help you to make more delicious and nutritious meals.  

NutmegNutmeg

As one of the most well used spices in history, nutmeg has been used and is used not only for taste but for its health benefits. Studies have linked nutmeg with a decrease in blood pressure and soothing effect it has on the stomach. Nutmeg is a great spice to add to chicken or vegetable dishes and can provide you will a multitude of health benefits including as a possible aphrodisiac. These five spices are just here to open your eyes to the possibilities that are available when looking to spice up your meals. Experimenting with different spices and incorporating the healthy benefits will help you to not only increase the flavor but feel great. With well over 200 different spices available in the world try to get acquainted with a handful and you can start with these five.

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