The dried seeds of the Mediterranean fennel plant
Taste traits: Licorice-like flavor
Health powers: Chew on a few to freshen up your breath and help relieve bloating after a pig-out.
How to use it: Whisk with olive oil, balsamic vinegar, honey, and Dijon mustard; drizzle over salad.
印度五香粉
通常由豆蔻,丁香,肉桂和黑胡椒等組成
味道特征:帶點煙熏味,稍微有點辣
營養價值:各個不同香料能幫助多方麵的抗氧化能力。
使用方式:把爆米花,玉米或烤鷹嘴豆在烤箱裏400 ° F烤30分鍾然後把Garam masala和一點海鹽灑上調味。
Typically cardamom, cloves, cinnamon, and black pepper
Taste traits: Smoky with slight heat
Health powers: A multifaceted antioxidant punch from four spices.
How to use it: Sprinkle it over corn on the cob or popcorn, or roast chickpeas at 400°F for 30 minutes and toss with this spice and a dash of sea salt.
薑粉
是幹燥後的老薑磨成的粉
味道特征:濃鬱而辛辣
營養價值:它的抗炎化合物可以緩和運動後的肌肉疼痛。
使用參考:混合蜂蜜,然後在鍋裏加熱作為胡蘿卜等根類蔬菜的汁,或與綠茶同用。
Ground dried gingerroot
Taste traits: Tangy and warm
Health powers: Its anti-inflammatory compounds can tame postexercise muscle pain.
How to use it: Combine with honey, then heat in a saucepan to make a glaze for carrots and other root veggies, or stir into green tea.
Seeds of a cruciferous-family plant
Taste traits: Mild to sinus clearing. Yellow mustard seeds are less fiery than their brown or black counterparts.
Health powers: High in selenium, which may protect against skin cancer.
How to use it: Toast mustard seeds until they pop, then add to cooked red cabbage or a curry dish.
The dried seeds of an apricot-like fruit indigenous to tropical areas
Taste traits: Sweet and vibrant
Health powers: Contains myristicin, a compound that helps fight infection.
How to use it: Nutmeg is a great secret ingredient in recipes for rice, meatballs, or cream soups, as well as cooked spinach, broccoli, or squash.