Herbs, Seeds & Spices

Turmeric may kill cancer without harming patients

Turmeric may kill cancer without harming patients

Turmeric is one of the most potent healing spices in the world. It is one the most researched plants in the world. There are so many reasons to eat turmeric. The medicinal properties of turmeric have been the subject of over 6000 peer-reviewed and published biomedical studies. Researchers from the UK have made […]

by February 22, 2020
Spicy foods like cayenne pepper are linked to lower risk of early death

Spicy foods like cayenne pepper are linked to lower risk of early death

Most spicy foods have one thing in common — chilies. Chilies, cayenne pepper, and many other spices contain a potent active ingredient called capsaicin. This ingredient contains anti-inflammatory, anticancer, antioxidant, and anti-obesity effects. New research from scientists at the Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences shows that spicy foods like cayenne […]

by February 15, 2020
7 reasons to eat black cumin

7 reasons to eat black cumin

Black cumin are the seeds of the flowering plant Nigella Sativa, which has been revered for its medical properties for centuries. The health benefits of black cumin have been confirmed time and time again by medical research. Let’s take a look at 10 reasons to eat black cumin. 1. Hair […]

by February 2, 2020
Cumin: a potent medicinal herb

Cumin: a potent medicinal herb

Cumin, a flavorful spice is valued as a medicinal herb. For thousands of years, herbal practitioners have used cumin, as dried seeds and in its powdered form to treat a wide variety of ailments. It is also a powerful cancer-preventing herb. Cumin’s most important uses: Treats cancer: Study has revealed that cumin […]

by January 5, 2020
The top 7 spices to reduce your cancer risk

The top 7 spices to reduce your cancer risk

Did you know? According to the American Cancer Society, “About 1,660,290 new cancer cases are expected to be diagnosed in 2013, and in 2013 about 580,350 Americans are projected to die of cancer, almost 1,600 people a day.” This is alarming to say the least. In the United States, cancer […]

by December 4, 2019
The many health benefits of parsley

The many health benefits of parsley

Parsley is an herb that is very commonly used as decoration for fancy foods. Because of its reputation as a garnish, it is often forgotten as an herb with many surprising healing properties. Parsley contains health benefiting essential volatile oils such as myristicin, limonene, eugenol, and alpha-thujene. Let’s take a look […]

by October 5, 2019
Studies show turmeric is as effective as many prescribed drugs

Studies show turmeric is as effective as many prescribed drugs

It seems like more studies are popping up everyday showing promising benefits when it comes to this wondrous spice and root, Now studies show turmeric is as effective as many prescribed drugs. Turmeric, also known as the “Indian solid gold” gets its nickname not only because of its gold color, […]

by August 5, 2019
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5 spices to supercharge your metabolism

Metabolism is one of the keys to having energy throughout the day and for weight loss. We’re going to give you 5 spices to supercharge your metabolism. According to Mayo Clinic: Metabolism is the process by which your body converts what you eat and drink into energy. During this complex […]

by August 4, 2019