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Post by Night on Dec 30, 2012 22:51:52 GMT -5
13 Spices that help lose weight
~Aji: Use this South American pepper in salsa, ceviche, sauces, or pickled dishes.
~Cayenne: Add it, finely chopped, to sauces, stews, soups, or dips.
~Chiltepin: Chop it up for soups, stews, salsas or chorizo.
~Chile de arbol: Use it in huevos rancheros or fish dishes.
~Datil: Great for hot sauce recipes and chili.
~Habanero: This all-around chile pepper is ideal for sauces, chili, meat, and seafood dishes.
~Jalapeño: Dice and add to salsa or pico de gallo.
~Malagueta: Sprinkle into chili or fish stew.
~Naga: Use to flavor canning vegetables.
~Scotch bonnet: Adds flavor to Jamaican jerk spice and curries.
~Rocoto: Commonly known as manzano chile, it’s delicious in salsa.
~Tabasco: Use as a condiment for any dish needing a little heat. It’s especially good in fish dishes.
~Thai pepper: Complements kebab-style grilled veggies and meat.
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Post by Night on Dec 30, 2012 22:55:16 GMT -5
Five spices for weight loss, dementia, diabetes and enhanced health
~Cinnamon: WebMD reports that cinnamon can help with weight loss and diabetes by stabilizing your blood sugar levels. The result: Reduction of appetite! Try adding a dash into your morning coffee or sprinkle cinnamon and Equal on grapefruit or unsweetened applesauce for a tasty dessert.
~Cloves: One study found that using cloves in your food can counter the negative impact of foods high in fat, according to FitSugar. How to use: Try adding a dash of cloves to spice up vanilla pudding or plain yogurt.
~Cayenne pepper: Boost your metabolism with cayenne pepper. Try sprinkling on a salad or chicken or even a turkey sandwich.
~Ginger: Feeling nauseated? Try a dash of ginger mixed with plain yogurt and Splenda or drink ginger tea. A dash of ginger also can add flavor to your food without adding calories.
~Turmeric: From reducing your risk of dementia to helping with weight loss to reducing cholesterol, turmeric or curcumin can benefit your health in multiple ways, according to a wide range of studies. How to use: Make curry or add to soup.
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Post by Night on Dec 30, 2012 23:01:15 GMT -5
10 spices, herbs that aid weight loss
~Ginseng: Some forms of ginseng can speed metabolism and boost energy. Panax ginseng in particular has weight-loss properties, according to research from the University of Maryland.
~Cayenne: This spice brings heat with its main ingredient, capsaicin, that helps burn fat and suppress appetite. Cayenne pepper increases metabolism,causing the body to burn more calories, according to research from Purdue University.
~Cinnamon: This sweet treat reduces blood sugar and LDL cholesterol (the bad kind). Studies show cinnamon can boost metabolism and increase insulin levels, lowering the chance of pre-diabetes.
~Black Pepper: This common household ingredient can boost metabolism through its main component -- piperine. Not only does black pepper improve digestion, it also helps burn fat at a faster rate. In fact, black pepper can "potentially burn as many calories as walking for 20 minutes," according to research from the University of Oklahoma.
~Dandelions: Did you know dandelions can be eaten in their raw form? Use them to spruce up your garden or your salad! Dandelions cleanse the body and slow down digestion, making you feel full longer. Dandelions also rank in the top four vegetables of nutritional value, according to the USDA.
~Ground Mustard: Mustard is actually a great weight-loss tool. Researcher from England's Oxford Polytechnic Institute say one teaspoon can speed up the metabolic rate by almost 25%.
~Turmeric: This bright orange powered spice, commonly found in India, helps break down fat and regulate the body's metabolism. Turmeric can also help reduce the chance of diabetes, according to research from a Columbia University.
~Ginger Root: Studies show that this spice can suppress appetite, aid digestion, remove toxins and raise the temperature of the body to boost metabolism. Who knew ginger had so many powers?
~Cardamon: Cardamom boosts metabolism and is low in saturated fat. It can also promote healthy digestion, according to Kathleen Brown and Jeanine Pollak, in their book "Herbal Teas: 101 Nourishing Blends for Daily Health and Vitality."
~Cumin: Cumin helps the digestive process and production of energy while boosting the immune system. It may also help those with asthma, arthritis, kidney disease and colon cancer, according to some research.
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