DAILY DIET TIP Spice Up Your Life Tired of bland diet food? Adding spices to your meals can give you the flavor you crave, plus a host of hidden nutrients. Chilies and hot peppers can kick up South American delicacies. As a bonus, they also contain capsacin, a chemical proven to combat high blood pressure, cholesterol, arthritis, depression, and digestion problems. Consider spicing up a dull meal with this Red Chile Sauce. Tumeric, the main ingredient in many sauces and curries from the Middle East, India and Southeast Asia, contains the Alzheimer-fighting chemical curcumin. Curcumin slows the progression of many neurodegenerative diseases. Add a dash to your favorite curry recipe. Horseradish isn’t just for meat. When the horseradish root is grated and combined with vinegar, it becomes a tasty — and sinus-clearing — addition to just about anything. Use this Horseradish-Dill Cream on potatoes or steak. Wasabi pairs well with more than sushi. Researchers say this pungent green horseradish inhibits the growth of bacteria, prevents tooth decay, fights off cancer and prevents harmful blood clots. Jazz up chips and dip by adding a spoonful of wasabi to guacamole or salsa. You can also add a hint of wasabi to mayonnaise to make fiery aioli. Other hotties to keep handy: cayenne pepper, Tabasco sauce, curry powder, Sriracha (Thai chili sauce) and Peri-Peri (African spice).
Posted on: Mon, 30 Sep 2013 19:07:50 +0000
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