Some spices have a warming effect.
With approach of colds we get out of the Cabinet gloves and jackets, wrapped in voluminous scarves and dress up according to the method of “cabbage”. Multilayer combination to create an air layer and do not allow cold to penetrate to the body, however, is not the only way to keep warm.
Warming effect possess some spices. Adding them to dishes at the same time you improve the taste and increase the production of heat — quite a powerful argument in order to include warming spices in the winter menu. Let us dwell on the 7 spices and herbs that will increase metabolism and will not allow you to freeze even in the dead of winter.
Cumin
Cumin or cumin has a strong spicy aroma and has a nutty touch on the palate. Is an essential spice in Eastern pilaf and meat dishes of the Turkic peoples. For cumin characterized by a high content of vitamin C, which helps to prevent colds and coughs. The spice is also beneficial for digestion and improves appetite. In addition to medicinal properties, cumin has a strong warming effect, because the spice must be included in “hot mixture” garam masala and curry.
Ginger
Raw or processed rhizomes of pharmacy ginger can be rightly called a wonder root that can give the characteristic aroma and flavor, and at the same time to get rid of many diseases. Burning taste of ginger gives substance gingerol, it also strengthens the process of heat production that activates metabolism and stimulates circulation. Increased thermogenesis prevents the food be stored in fat and our body thus receives additional heat.
Cinnamon
A spice made from the dried bark of a tree a species of koritnik. It contains various vitamins, tannins and essential oils that give cinnamon warm yet sweet flavor and also stimulates blood circulation and improves the metabolism of substances in the tissues. Thanks to this feature cinnamon oil is often added to warming ointment, cinnamon is traditionally used for making hot mulled wine.
Cardamom
Cardamom belongs to the ginger family, it is not surprising that he and his immediate family, in addition to cooking is also used for medical purposes. Cardamom seeds contain up to 8 % essential oil with a very complex composition. It is their combination of spice due to its sharply spicy and sweet taste and warming effect on the entire body.
Cayenne pepper
A pinch of this spice can change the entire flavor of the dish, making it taste of fire. The pepper gives the main active component of peppers is capsaicin. On the blood vessels this substance is downright magical effect: expands when they narrowed and, conversely, narrows when they expanded. Seasoned with Cayenne pepper dish stimulates the metabolism and improves circulation, which helps to warm the body from within.
Carnation
In dishes and marinades, the cloves are usually added to enhance the burning taste. But in the winter it’s worth doing because dried clove buds are rich in b vitamins, ascorbic acid, macro – and microelements and essential oils. The combination of all of these substances gives the cloves a lot of healing properties, improves digestion, protects against colds and well warming the body in cold weather.
Nutmeg
Useful properties of nutmeg are due to the content of various vitamins, macro – and microelements and essential oils. Thanks to them, nutmeg can not only give the dishes a rich spicy taste, but also to strengthen the immune system, boost a weakened immune system and fight inflammation. It has a strong stimulating effect on the cardiovascular system and blood circulation, so it warms from the inside.
