Your Health Unbound
Sprinkling some CINNAMON on your treats will not only provide an exotic sweet twist, but it may also slow the passage of glucose into your bloodstream – a desired action in blood sugar management and diabetes risk reduction. Certain phenolic compounds in cinnamon, such as epicatechin and catechin, have the capacity to interfere with the… Read More“
ROSEMARY is a hugely popular Mediterranean herb with excellent antioxidant properties. This is largely thanks to diterpenes – a group of antioxidant compounds that have been shown to prevent neuronal cell death in Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s models. These compounds may also inhibit the growth of certain cancer cells, including breast and liver, among others. Due… Read More“
Curcumin, the bioactive compound found in TURMERIC, is responsible for its vivid yellow color. As well as adding a warm, earthy aroma to your cooking, evidence suggests that the curcumin in turmeric may also help protect individuals at risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing LDL (Low-density lipoprotein) cholesterol levels and blood lipids, such as triglycerides. What’s… Read More“
With a licorice-like aroma, STAR ANISE is the attractive dry fruit of the Illicium verum tree, native to China. Currently, more than 50 bioactive compounds possessing antibacterial, antioxidant or analgesic properties have been identified in star anise. One of these compounds, shikimic acid, is used as the basis of some anti-viral flu medicines. Interestingly, star anise… Read More“
Given their bitter yet floral flavor, BAY LEAVES are traditionally used in marinades, casseroles and soups throughout Europe. Health benefits attributed to these aromatic leaves range from inflammation reduction to blood sugar management. For example, incorporating crushed bay leaves into food has been shown to lessen the glycemic response (the effect of a meal on… Read More“
