IS SPICY FOOD GOOD FOR YOU?
Spice is a thing that most Asians love. They can also help us throughout our health. Spicy food is a good food source to gain nutrients. I can be bad but if we take it that way. They can treat many diseases such as cancer, many of them help to Prevent High Blood Pressure.
What are Spices?
A spice is a seed, fruit, root, or other plant substance primarily used for flavoring or coloring food. Spices are distinguished from herbs, which are the leaves, flowers, or stems of plants used for flavoring or as a garnish.
What are Spices used for?
Spices are primarily used as a food flavoring. They are also used to perfume cosmetics and incense. At various periods, many spices have been believed to have medicinal value. You can find some information on Google. Pakistan is known as one of the most Spiceful countries in the world. Because of a large amount of craze of spices.
Here are some of the most common and popular spices of Pakistan :
1) Red Chilli Powder
Known for its heat, red chili powder is the spice that should be added based on preference and heat tolerance. It has a red yet almost orange color which means that it is commonly mistaken as the spice that gives curry its signature tinge, however, red chili powder is primarily used in order to affect the spiciness of a dish.
2) Turmeric Powder
With a bitter yet aromatic taste, turmeric is a mustardy-yellow spice that has a very long shelf life. After all, a little goes a very long way when it comes to cooking with this powder and Pakistani cuisine tends not to cook with turmeric in large quantities.
3) Cumin Powder
Cumin powder is a spice that is made by grinding roasted cumin seeds and it is used in Pakistani cuisine in order to bring out aromas. In fact, it is used in rather large quantities in comparison to other spices and has an unmistakable fresh and nutty taste to it.
4) Coriander
Used in order to bring out the flavor of a dish, coriander powder is a staple spice used within Pakistani cuisine and is used lavishly within a variety of dishes. With this said, it is hard to describe the actual taste that it has due to its versatile palette of flavors.
5) Garam Masala Powder
It is impossible to complete any Pakistani dish without implementing garam masala powder in some way, shape, or form. In fact, Garam means ‘hot’ in Urdu which means that it increases the heat of a dish without overbearing the taste buds.
6) Bay Leaves
With a flavor that is very similar to cinnamon, traditional bay leaves are used in a variety of dishes, such as Biryani and other spicy sauces, in order to add flavor. In fact, traditional bay leaves are often crumbled and blended with other spices in order to create complex combinations.
7) Caraway Seeds
Caraway seeds are native to the content of Asia and can also be found in Northern and Central Europe. They have a close relation to cumin but the flavor is significantly milder as caraway does not dominate the flavor of a dish.
8) Cardamom
This type of spice is commonly found in the form of a ‘pod’ and it is possible to cook with brown or green ones, however, brown cardamom pods tend to be larger than the green ones. They have a very strong yet aromatic smell and the pods are often opened slightly before being placed into a dish so that the seeds can provide their flavors effectively.
9) Asafoetida
Pronounced ‘a-Suh-feh-tee-duh’, this traditional spice is a yellow mustard powder that is obtained from the gum of a tropical plant. The smell that has is distinctly powerful, however, the flavors that can be obtained when it is fried alongside other spices are able to replicate the taste of onions, eggs, and even meat. With this said, asafoetida should be used sparingly due to its strong flavor.
10) Saffron
As the most expensive spice in the world, saffron can be found in long, thin strands and has an orange tinge. It should always be purchased in these strands because the powdered varieties are not able to provide the authentic sweet yet pungent flavor. With this said, saffron should never be considered a substitute for turmeric as the spices are distinctive in their own right.
What effects can Spicy food make on our Health?
Science says that Spicy foods may keep your heart healthy. People who eat red chili peppers have been shown to have lower levels of LDL (low-density lipoprotein), which is sometimes called “bad” cholesterol because it increases the risk of heart disease. You can find some information on Healthline.
Spicy food also promotes Weight Loss, and they can be effective pain relievers. But it can be bad in some ways.
What are the Advantages and Dis-Advantages of Spices?
There are many advantages and disadvantages of spices, here are some of them written below.
ADVANTAGES:
1) Cinnamon to Lower Blood Sugar
This popular spice comes from the bark of the cinnamon tree and is used in everything from pumpkin spice lattes to Cincinnati chili. Cinnamon is especially great for people who have high blood sugar. It lends a sweet taste to food without adding sugar, and studies indicate it can lower blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes. Cinnamon may also provide heart-healthy benefits, such as reducing high blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels. That’s especially important for people with diabetes who are at greater risk of developing heart disease.
2) Turmeric to Fight Inflammation
Turmeric is best known for its use in Indian curry dishes and has become a trendy superfood for its ability to reduce inflammation — a common cause of discomfort and illness. One of the components of turmeric is a substance called curcumin. Research suggests it may reduce inflammation in the brain, which has been linked to Alzheimer’s disease. In a small study of adults over 50, those who consumed curcumin supplements over the course of 18 months had improvement in memory test scores.
3) Ginger to Relieve Nausea
Ginger is a tropical plant that’s been used in Asian cultures for thousands of years to treat stomach upset, diarrhea, and nausea. In the U.S., it comes in a variety of convenient forms — lollipops, candies, capsules, and teas. You can also purchase the dried powder in the spice aisle of the grocery store, or buy it fresh to make teas or grate into recipes. Research has found that ginger is effective at calming pregnancy-related nausea and reducing tummy upset after surgery.
4) Garlic to Boost Heart Health
Most of us are familiar with garlic, the strong-smelling bulb frequently used in cooking. But what you might not know is that eating garlic may protect your heart from changes that lead to heart disease. Researchers have linked garlic intake with keeping blood vessels flexible, especially in women. In addition, studies suggest that eating garlic may reduce cholesterol and triglycerides. Garlic is a key ingredient in the Mediterranean diet, an eating style that heart doctors often recommend. It can be used in any number of savory dishes.
5) Cayenne to Ease Pain
Cayenne is a type of chili pepper that you’ll find in Southwestern American cuisine as well as Mexican, Creole, and Cajun dishes. Cayenne peppers contain a substance called capsaicin. It’s what makes them spicy and also what can provide pain relief. Capsaicin reduces the number of pain signals sent to your brain. The result? You don’t register as much discomfort. It works on pain caused by arthritis and diabetes-related nerve damage. You can apply creams with capsaicin directly on joints and muscles
DIS-ADVANTAGES:.
The disadvantages are only when you abuse them:
1) Spicy foods cause damage to the stomach wall. This is because kind of spicy food is a combination of acid and too much acid came into the stomach, causing damage to the wall of your stomach.
2) Spicy foods cause disease acute gastritis or ulcer. The symptoms of gastritis are vomiting, nausea, diarrhea.
3) Spicy foods lead to gastric ulcer disease or gastric ulcers. Visible symptoms, when you are affected by this disease are stomach burned, symptoms of nausea, vomiting
4) Spicy foods exposed to lead you insomnia or trouble sleeping at night. So you should not eat spicy food at night
5) Spicy foods will result in your loss of appetite. So try to reduce the spicy taste of food for your body’s health.
What Pre Cautions should we take to get rid of these disadvantages?
We should not eat very much spices, it should not be necessary for us to eat spices with every single meal, because it can give severe damage to our health and organs. If we eat too many spices regularly, we can get used to it, which will not be good at all for our health. We should have control over our Immune system!
CONCLUSION
I would like to tell you the whole scenario of this Article within some countable words. So basically the Spices are very good for our health, they can prevent a lot of our diseases like cancer, and High Blood Pressure and many more. There are many types of Spices with their own special abilities which are very good for human health. There are also some Advantages and Dis Advantages of spices which are written above. Spices can be bad for Human health but only if we treat it in a bad way.