1. Cinnamon
In terms of health and wellness, cinnamon deserves “platinum-status” for its ability to improve blood sugar levels.
Surprisingly, Diabetes Care showed that 1 teaspoon of cinnamon daily was enough to decrease fasting glucose by a whopping 18-29%. That’s a lot!
Cinnamon also helps lower bad LDL cholesterol by 7-27% and dangerous triglycerides (blood fats) by 23-30%. Try adding a pinch into your water for a fantastic cinnamon slurry, in your favorite barbecue dry rub, or on a dessert to help offset the blood sugar spike! I ahve been putting it in my coffee and smoothies – it’s delightful!
2. Rosemary
Rosemary can reduce inflammation via COX-2 inhibition, just like non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as ibuprofen or naproxen, and new research is highlighting rosemary’s potential ability to improve cognitive health and memory.
One active compound in rosemary — rosmarinic acid – acts on certain areas of the brain to potentially improve long-term memory. I love using Rosemary with roasted meats – lamb, chicken, turkey, steak!
3. Ginger
Ginger contains key flavonoids called gingerols that exert awesome anti-inflammatory effects.
New research shows that ginger can significantly reduce inflammatory markers after only 7 days of eating it.
This super food also calms nausea and helps fight off bacteria and viruses.
I love ginger tea, in smoothies, for juicing, or with fresh fish, stir-fries, or baked meats.
4. Garlic
I love Garlic and it helps to improve wellness by supporting a healthy heart, keeping joints strong, and fighting off colds and flu.
Garlic’s active ingredient allicin gives garlic its strong ability to reduce blood pressure and the risk of heart attack and stroke. Garlic also contains sulfur compounds, to maintain healthy joints after exercise and prevent achy joints the next day.
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