India has a rich tradition of using spices to flavor food as well as for their healing properties. Far from being just kitchen staples, medicinal systems like Ayurveda revered spices for promoting health and curbing disease. Modern research has started uncovering unique protective compounds found abundantly in commonly used spices.
So let’s examine the exciting health benefits offered by aromatic spices native to the lush hills and rainforests of Kerala and Tamil Nadu where companies like RMS Spices hand-select high-quality produce.
Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Effects
Spices like turmeric, ginger, garam masala and black pepper are brimming with antioxidants that reduce cell damage. The curcumin in turmeric exhibits potent anti-inflammatory and pain relief effects validated by dozens of studies. Likewise, gingerol and piperine compounds found in ginger and black pepper inhibit pathways that trigger inflammation - which underlies chronic health issues like arthritis, diabetes and heart disease.
Immunity Boosting Properties
Adding antioxidant-rich spices to your daily food is an easy way to bolster your immune defenses. Indian spices like cinnamon, cloves, cardamom and star anise are laden with antimicrobial effects. This helps protect against bacterial, fungal and viral infections. Studies show that cold and flu duration and severity reduces in people consuming spices regularly.
RMS spices creates special masala blends using these immunity boosting ingredients
Supports Healthy Digestion
Aiding digestion is another signature benefit offered by Indian spices. Traditional Ayurvedic wisdom used aromatic spices to boost appetite and balance digestion. Coriander, cumin, fennel, mint and ginger are well known to tackle gastrointestinal issues like bloating, cramping and hyperacidity. The essential oils in spices stimulate the production of bile and digestive enzymes critical for absorption of nutrients.
Regulates Blood Sugar Levels
Uncontrolled blood sugar causes long term nerve and organ damage. For diabetics and anyone with erratic blood sugar, spices are invaluable. Fenugreek, turmeric, cinnamon and cloves display glycemic control and can lower dangerous post-meal sugar spikes. Spices also improve insulin sensitivity - enabling efficient carbohydrate metabolism. This effect helps manage weight as well.
Rich Source of Key Nutrients
Alongside protective phytochemicals, spices provide vital vitamins, minerals and antioxidants lacking in modern diets. From iron, magnesium and calcium to fiber, folic acid and carotenoids - spices deliver concentrated nutrition. RMS Spices sources the finest quality produce directly from spice estates across Kerala and Tamil Nadu.
The next time you cook dal, vegetables or meat dishes, be generous with aromatic spices. Not only will they lend characteristic zest and tantalize your taste buds, Indian spices impart a wide array of protective effects with regular use. So spice up your life for better health while supporting organic farmers across Kerala through community trade enterprises like RMS!