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Addi Naturals
Spices and Herbs in the Kitchen
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At Addi Naturals, we take a holistic approach to healthy living. The body is interdependent, what you put on it is just as important as what you put in it. The easiest way to be healthy is to eat healthy. Herbs provide medicinal benefits and delicious flavor. And any cook will tell you that the secret to great food is great flavor, which usually results from using spices and herbs in correct portions and combinations. For some cooks, getting the flavor right can be a challenge: How much spice is enough? How will these herbs taste together? Which is best—fresh or dried? Below are 25 amazing spices and herbs, their flavor palate and just a few known health benefits, this is not an exhaustive list by any means. Eat to your Health!
Allspice
Flavor: Allspice tastes like a blend of cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves.
Health Benefit: Relieves indigestion
Lovage
Flavor: Lovage smells lemony and tastes like celery.
Health Benefit: Digestive aid
Basil, Sweet
Flavor: Sweet basil has a mild mint-licorice flavor.
Health Benefit: Relieves insomnia
Mace
Flavor: Mace has a mild nutmeg flavor.
Health Benefit: Increase blood circulation
Bay Leaves
Flavor: Bay leaves have a woodsy, pleasantly bitter taste.
Health Benefit: Treats migraines
Marjoram
Flavor: Marjoram has a delicate, flowery taste.
Health Benefit: Increase blood circulation
Cardamom
Flavor: Cardamom has a mild ginger flavor.
Health Benefit: Eases congestion
Mint
Flavor: Mint leaves have a fruity, pungent taste.
Health Benefit: Eases muscle tension
Celery Seed
Flavor: Celery seed tastes like celery.
Health Benefit: Support bone health
Nutmeg
Flavor: Nutmeg has a nutty, sweet taste.
Health Benefit: Relieves insomnia
Chervil
Flavor: Chervil has a mild flavor similar to that of parsley.
Health Benefit: Reduce fluid retention
Oregano
Flavor: Oregano is reminiscent of thyme and zestier than marjoram
Health Benefit: Antibacterial
Chives
Flavor: Chives have a delicate onion flavor.
Health Benefit: Prevent cancer
Paprika
Flavor: Paprika has a tangy-sweet flavor.
Health Benefit: Prevent inflammation
Cilantro
Flavor: Cilantro has a mild flavor similar to that of parsley.
Health Benefit: Improve heart health
Poppy Seed
Flavor: Poppy seeds have a sweet, nutty flavor.
Health Benefit: Decrease anxiety
Cinnamon
Flavor: Cinnamon has a warm, sweet flavor.
Health Benefit: Anti-inflammatory
Rosemary
Flavor: Rosemary has a fresh, sweet flavor.
Health Benefit: Antioxidant
Cumin
Flavor: Cumin has a salty-sweet flavor similar to that of caraway.
Health Benefit: Antioxidant
Sage
Flavor: Sage has a strong and warm taste
Health Benefit: Aids digestion
Garlic
Flavor: Garlic has a pungent, aromatic, mild to biting taste when raw.
Health Benefit: Reduce blood pressure
Tarragon
Flavor: Tarragon has a slightly bitter anise-licorice flavor.
Health Benefit: Treat digestion issues
Ginger
Flavor: Ginger has a sweet, fiery flavor
Health Benefit: Soothes nausea
Thyme
Flavor: Thyme has a pleasant, pungent, clove flavor.
Health Benefit: Antibacterial and Antifungal
Turmeric
Flavor :Turmeric has a mild earthy flavor.
Health Benefit: Antioxidant