Spices we use in our products
Indian Vegetarian Food Essentials
Traditional Indian recipes are a feast for the senses; wonderfully fragrant and spiced to please the palate. But did you know Indian food is also healthy food? Some of the many benefits of Indian cuisine include:
High fiber Indian food is high in fiber. Indian food is a valuable part of a heart-healthy diet. Indian food features whole grains, legumes, fresh fruits and vegetables that provide high-fiber, vegetarian protein and important nutrients that help lower cholesterol and promote heart health.
Indian chilies may help combat diabetes. Indian chilies add “heat” to foods. Capsaicin, their active ingredient, fights inflammation and increases metabolic activity. Chiles are also heating up the medical world as allies in diabetes care and prevention—studies show they may help the body regulate insulin production.
Indian diets reduce the risk of cancer. Indian meals are rich in vegetables, whole grains and beans that help prevent cancer. Many Indian spices have proven anti-tumor properties that also combat cancer risk.
Indian spices help combat Alzheimer’s and arthritis! Indian curries, masalas, dal and other Indian foods are rich in Tumeric, a centuries old spice with some very modern health benefits. Studies indicate this anti-inflammatory powerhouse may help prevent Alzheimer’s disease. Tumeric is also one of the most widely used natural remedies to combat arthritis and other illnesses.
Indian spices aid digestion and weight control. Fresh ginger used in Indian cooking is another ancient ingredient with modern advantages. Ginger soothes and aids the digestive tract (as other Indian spices do). Indian spices also help you feel full without excess calories, and can help with weight control.
To learn more about Indian spices and their nutrition benefits simply click on a spice below.
Add some Indianlife to your life—foods designed to support your healthy diet and your active lifestyle!
- Asafoetida
- Cardomom
- Cayenne
- Clove
- Coriander
- Cumin
- Fennel
- Fenugreek
- Garam Masala
- Mustard
- Pepper
- Turmeric
