4. Posted by evelynhrmn on Sun, Jun 17, 2007, 9:24 am PDT
After reading this article, can't wait to get into the kitchen and try adding these herbs to a few of my favorite recipes. They will be even tastier in addition to being more healthy! S/EvieH
5. Posted by bmx_freestyle_punk on Tue, Jun 19, 2007, 1:51 pm PDT
Much better than the last article giving cooking tips which told the reader to add as much fat as possible to the food to give it the most flavor. I much prefer the flavoring delivered by these and other herbs and spices, and they FIGHT disease rather than CAUSING it!
6. Posted by Tami on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 7:19 pm PDT
I have read (on this same yahoo site) that cinnamon doesn't help blood sugars and now you say they do again??? My husband is a diabetic and I have used cinnamon for a long time to help--never noticed any diff in blood sugars though. All those others I use all the time---yummy!!!! I still use cinnamon in great quantities though--it has great qualities. Boiling chicken all day in the cumin, thyme, and oregano (garlic too) adds a great aroma to your house and its healthy!!! Just add celery, carrots, and noodles for a great chicken soup!!!!
8. Posted by Mr. BIG on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 7:53 pm PDT
These spices are very good for you. The only issue that was not presented here is that like food, these spices need to be grown in fertile soil that has not been depleted of minerals and other nutrients to give the spice the maximum potency. Sadly, the spices and foods grown in America are grown on depleted soils that have been treated with chemicals, insecticides, herbicides, and most plants are so unhealthy, they do not have the nutrients in them that will give the results we should expect from them. If you can find spices like these that are grown on rich, fertile soil, the results can be spectacular.
9. Posted by metallica042481 on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 9:05 pm PDT
Mr Big, Sorry, not trying to be rude, but plants woud die if they did't carry all the nutrients in them, fully loaded. I do agree though, that all the chemicals and insecticides can't be good for us, but I think they affect us more in terms of cancers. It is how we eat these plants, store them, ship them, and cook them, that depletes the nutrional value. Love the spice article though.
10. Posted by Duh on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 9:23 pm PDT
Tami,
I have done some research on the cinnamon/diabetes thing (being a diabetic myself) and I was even in a study that was done. It all depends on the person and the type of diabetes they have. I have type 1 (childhood, insulin-dependent, juvenile) diabetes and it doesn't seem to work for people with this type of diabetes. For some people with diabetes type 2 (adults onset) it seems to work but in higher amounts then talked about in this article. Most studies have cited at least using 1 teaspoon to all the way up to 1 tablespoon. I would not use the whole tablespoon all at one time you can actually O.D. on cinnamon. I would use some in the morning coffee, then some on an apple for a snack and so on. Try it on lamb, it tastes great. I hope this clears things up and helps you out a little bit. I would suggest researching the information on your own and having your husband talk to his endocrinologist about using cinnamon to control his diabetes that is the best person to talk to rather than taking advice from a column like this one.
16. Posted by alexdaug on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:49 pm PDT
These spices are great aphrodisiacs too. Look at India & rest of Asia with booming population. Eating any of these spices gives the body hotter than normal temperature which drive the blood circulation to a higher velocity.
17. Posted by Lobster on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:50 pm PDT
I use all of the spices mentioned, they are delicious in foods BUT like Samantha mentioned, I AM TOO surprised that Garlic was not on the list - I use LOTS of garlic.
19. Posted by rugjoy101 on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:51 pm PDT
I grow weary of these types of health claims without sufficient, controlled studies that can provide true scientific documentation about these kinds of benefits. The health food industry and vitamen/supplement industry are guilty of the same types of unfounded claims. We NEED proper studies to support these claims. Please don't simply state the health benefits of these spices without the studies to back them up - REAL studies - not marketing propaganda or fodder for a column. The good thing about this kind of article is that people might increase the flavor of their food, but it does not increase our knowledge about health, nor will it make people healthier. Honestly, Real Age, be responsible and show us the scientific rationale and documentation behind your claims.
20. Posted by Fitzgerald Fernandes on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:52 pm PDT
Gingertorch, most dried spices can be kept indefinitely if you keep the moisture out. In India they also have a curry powder called 'garam masala' which means 'hot powder' which is a combination of cinnamon, clove, black pepper and cardamom. It's used in a wide variety of cooking, but one's got to have the stomach to take the spicy stuff. I for one have been born and brought up on a spice rich diet - no cholesterol, no blood sugar or pressure problems, no diabetes, no nothing. Say cheers to spices.
23. Posted by bobbiesbisque on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:54 pm PDT
Laura B - try cooking sliced sqash down in a skillet with just a little water, add your favorite cheese until melted (don't be stingy with the cheese!), garnish with a little pepper - mmmmm! Or try cooking sliced squash in a skillet with sliced sweet yellow onions, a little salt and lemon pepper until squash goes mushy and onions slightly brown - oooh this is gooooood!!!
I love spices! use them all the time, suprised garlic, sage, and rosmary weren't on the list, they add a kick to the flavor and they are quite healthy as well. I know for sure that garlic lowers blood pressure and has antioxidents.
26. Posted by Friend Forever on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:57 pm PDT
Turmeric also works as anticeptic, if mixed in every time you cook something will kill all the bacterias and ur food is healtheir to eat... and BEST FOR Pregnant women to drink a pinch of Turmeric mixed in milk every night will get you a Healthy baby...
27. Posted by gino k on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 10:59 pm PDT
hey tami, i read your comment...its probably true...actually the thing that helps fight diabetes is a bark called "cassia", by the way its also known as indonesian cinnamon...its passed of in most supermarkets as cinnamon cause it has almost the same flavour and taste......dont beleive me?...check it out on 'wikipedia.com'
LOL. This is a good article, and I am glad they used turmeric, for I am Indian. BTW, why isn't garlic on the list? Oh well, I LOVE garlic and eat a lot everyday!
30. Posted by CHV on Wed, Jun 20, 2007, 11:05 pm PDT
Garlic wasn't mentioned but we all know that garlic is and ingredient used daily in our kitchens, I add cumin, garlic and thyme to all my beef and chicken recipes, also paprika for color and mild pepper flavor, I can't forget about rosemary or basil. Cooking is easy and fun, I just love it.
Chiara
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