Over the years, one of the downsides of store-bought, gluten free food is that it can be bland and have no health benefits. So, I have made a list of some of the spices to use in your meals to add some flavour and spice (literally) to your dishes.
1. CINNAMON
Possible health benefits:
Packed with antioxidants- protects body from cell damage
Anti-inflammatory
Help with weight loss
Uses:
Cinnamon is a spice which is usually used in baking, such as in:
Buns
Cakes
Sweet pastries
Crumbles and pies
Cinnamon bark can be used to favour meat, poultry and vegetable stews.
Click the link to see recipes which contain cinnamon: http://allrecipes.co.uk/recipes/tag-7835/cinnamon-recipes.aspx
2. PAPRIKA
Possible health benefits:
Reduce inflammatory
Improve cholesterol levels
Promote healthy vision
Control blood sugar levels
Uses:
Paprika has a few different variations: sweet, hot and smoky. Each has a slightly different flavour and therefore have different uses.
Sweet paprika can be be used to season meat, potatoes and eggs
Hot paprika can be used in soups and stews to add a kick.
Smoked paprika can be added to rice, lentil or bean dishes to add some depth.
Need some more inspiration? Click the link: https://www.bbc.co.uk/food/paprika
3. TURMERIC
Possible health benefits:
Protect against heart disease
Natural antidepressant
Improve skin health
Anti-aging
Improve eyesight
Uses:
Turmeric is most commonly used in Asian dishes to give them their classic colour. Other possible uses include:
Meat
Drinks
Click the link to see some recipes which include turmeric... https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/turmeric-recipes
4. CUMIN
Possible health benefits:
Source of iron
Aids indigestion
Improve blood cholesterol
Promote fat reduction, leading to weight loss
Uses:
Cumin is a warm flavour which can be added to:
Curries
Soup
Stews
Follow the link to see recipes made using cumin... https://www.foodandwine.com/seasonings/spices/cumin/cumin-recipes
5. CHILI POWDER
Possible health benefits:
Pain relief
Assist weight loss
Fight indigestion
Reduce inflammation
Uses:
Chili powder is largely used in traditional Latin American dishes, such as enchiladas, chili Con Carne and tacos (as part of the seasoning for the meat). However, it can also be used to season:
Eggs
Shellfish
Cheese dishes
Stews
Sausages
Beans
Follow link to see recipes made using chili powder: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/150297/emilys-chipotle-chili/?internalSource=streams&referringId=1132&referringContentType=Recipe%20Hub&clickId=st_trending_b
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