6 Winter Spices To You Warm And Protected 

In the colder months, our bodies need more heat from within, but we rarely provide it to ourselves. There are a lot of things we may use to keep the cold off of our skin. But what of the body's internal structure, its true backbone? To that end, this brief piece has included some information about winter spices that have been shown to have beneficial effects on the body's temperature and immune system. Winter spices can warm the body in the winter, allowing for optimal organ function. Drinking hot coffee can help you feel warmer on the inside as its heat travels through your digestive system. Take, for instance, a single cup of steaming coffee. However, what if you could obtain warmth by adding a pinch of spice to your coffee mug?

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Here is a list of winter spices.

Cinnamon

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It is a delicious spice with a long history of use in traditional herbal medicine and is now available in organic form. Anti-oxidant properties; may help mitigate oxidative stress. Moreover, it has polyphenols, which help increase immunity, and 4 grams of fibre per tablespoon aids digestion.

Cardamom

 It is an excellent organic spice used in Indian, Turkish, and Lebanese cooking. It has the potential to eliminate any unpleasant odours in your mouth. Possible blood pressure lowering effects from antibacterial and diuretic characteristics.

Nutmeg

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Nutmeg is a warm spice that can be used to enhance the flavours of both sweet and savoury foods. It has potent antibacterial effects that aid in immune system stimulation. A cup of hot milk with nutmeg powder, honey, and crushed cardamom will keep the winter blues at bay.

Clove

The benefits of organic cloves have been attributed to the phenolic compounds it contains, specifically eugenol. They help with tooth pain, blood clots, inflammation, and many other conditions.

Ginger

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This spice or rather herb is associated with various health benefits, including weight loss, and improved energy. It also helps in the prevention of fat accumulation in the body, alleviation of menstruation cramps and nausea, and more. By nature, ginger is a heat producing herb.

Turmeric

Digestion and bile production slows down in the winter. For example, turmeric's ability to aid digestion means you can use it to keep the body functioning during the colder months.

How To Use Winter Spices?

Benefiting from all these winter spices doesn't require you to leave your house. Every Indian home has some of these in its pantry and uses them frequently. To add authentic flavour and health benefits to your cuisine, you must pinch a small amount of any hot spice into it.

Here are a few recipes that use the season's most popular spice blend:

• The spice cinnamon is most commonly found in Asian, Middle Eastern, and African dishes. Use it as a topping for your oatmeal in the morning, add it to your pancake mix, or impart a new and enjoyable flavour to your favourite drinks or spice mixes.
• For cardamom, use it to season soup, sweet rice, apple pies, tea, coffee, etc.
• The health benefits of ginger come from the many synergistic combinations it forms in food. You can put ginger in your tea, consume it with honey, or mix it into various beverages.
• Edibles flavoured with cloves are top-rated in the fall and winter. Use them to add flavour to rice, meat, drinks, desserts, and more.
• For turmeric, it goes well with a wide range of foods and drinks. Get its maximum advantages and colour by adding it to warm milk, warm water, or any dish.

Over and out!

Even though these "Winter Spices" are standard fare in most kitchens, adding them to your cooking is a sure-fire way to make your body feel the true warmth this winter.