Aren't kitchen ingredients used just to add more flavor to the dish? Do they really help fight disease naturally? Well, kitchen ingredients like turmeric, garlic, ginger, and pepper might seem like any ordinary kitchen ingredients that we use regularly in our meals, at any time of the day, but they actually hold a lot more than just aroma and flavor.
These kitchen ingredients, when used regularly in your meals, become a set of disease-fighting rangers that actually help resist any microbial invasion in the body and boost immunity to fight back infection and diseases.
In this article, we'll be learning about 10 such ingredients that are widely used in almost every household around the world and are scientifically proven to be immune-boosting and help prevent and fight disease naturally.
Turmeric
Turmeric is one such ingredient that is majorly consumed in the South Asian and Middle Eastern cultures, with a few consumers in North America as well. With India being the biggest producer and consumer of the world's total turmeric production, turmeric has always proven itself with its healing, natural remedies and immune-boosting properties.
- Antimicrobial and antifungal
- Helps in wound healing
- Fight bacteria and other microbial activity
- Anti-inflammatory in nature
Ginger
Ginger is a widely used healthy kitchen ingredient that is more popular in Asian communities, with its popularity increasing in Europe and parts of North America. With its pungent aroma and sweet and spicy taste, ginger is associated more with savory dishes.
- Helps with motion sickness, like nausea, vomiting, etc.
- Helps aid digestion
- Antimicrobial properties
- Boost immunity
- Helps with blood pressure and blood sugar control.
Honey
The most common healthy kitchen ingredient that is used in its most natural form, without heating or freezing and for natural remedies is honey. With Europe and North America being the biggest consumers of honey, using it as a natural sweetener or a like dressing, honey has mostly been used in its most natural form.
- Anti-inflammatory
- Antifungal
- Rich in antioxidants
- Cure sores and body infections
- Helps with skin conditions
Garlic
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Garlic is one of the few disease-fighting foods available around the world mostly in Asia, South Africa and parts of Europe that is used in various pairings and forms, mainly due to its pungent and aromatic flavor, but is lesser known for its incredible disease-fighting attributes and natural remedies.
- Helps with diabetes
- Anti-inflammatory
- Rich in vitamins and antioxidants
- Helps with heart conditions
- Controls blood pressure
Black Pepper
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Black pepper originates from Vietnam and India but is largely consumed in Asian countries, the United States, and Europe. With its sharp, spicy taste black peppers are widely consumed in savory as well as sweet dishes as well.
- Aids in digestion
- Anti-inflammatory
- Helps in brain development
- Improves nutrient absorption
Olive Oil
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Home to the Mediterranean area, olive oil is known for its various health benefitting properties that help with diseases like fatty liver, heart problems, and weight management. They are widely used in Greece, Spain, the Middle East, and Italy.
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Rich in antioxidants
- Has good cholesterol
- Maintains weight and fat deposition
- Improves heart health
Greek Yogurt/ Hung Curd
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Being a great source of probiotics and natural remedies, yogurt is a commonly used dip that is mixed with or eaten as it is alongside other food items. Although it's commonly eaten in all parts of the world, yogurt consumption is more prominent in the United States, Turkey, Armenia, and Lebanon.
- Rich in minerals like calcium
- Rich in protein and probiotics
- Aids digestion and gut health
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- Improves immunity
These healthy kitchen ingredients that are common in every household are not just flavoring food items but are also disease-fighting foods that help maintain our health physically as well as internally by providing various benefits and natural remedies. These 7 powerful everyday kitchen ingredients would when consumed regularly, would be a game-changer for your overall health and immune system.
Now, I would like to hear from you.... Which healthy kitchen ingredient do you use the most?