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,肉桂和黑胡椒等组成
味道特征:带点烟熏味,稍微有点辣
营养价值:各个不同香料能帮助多方面的抗氧化能力。
使用方式:把爆米花,玉米或烤鹰嘴豆在烤箱里400 ° F烤30分钟然后把Garam masala和一点海盐洒上调味。
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.
姜粉
是干燥后的老姜磨成的粉
味道特征:浓郁而辛辣
营养价值:它的抗炎化合物可以缓和运动后的肌肉疼痛。
使用参考:混合蜂蜜,然后在锅里加热作为胡萝卜等根类蔬菜的汁,或与绿茶同用。
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.