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Stainless Steel Magnetic Spice Tins
Does anyone know where I can purchase spice tins that meet the following requirements: Stainless Steel, throughout or maybe a small glass window in the lid would be acceptable. Magnetic Air tight seal
Hot Peppers
I am going to start a hot pepper garden this year. So far, I am going to grow jalapenos, habaneros, and cayenne. I will not grow ghost peppers or scorpion peppers >:P Any suggestions on peppers I should grow?
Welcome n Introduction
Hi, All who want to spice up the life and starting with the food :) Lets create a list of spices and discuss the spices which are good for health and make the food tastier at the same time.
Garlic
So you think garlic gives you nothing but bad breath? Well, OK, it does, but it’s also one of the healthiest foods you can eat. For centuries, garlic has been considered a “cure-all” and is said to be able to treat just about every ailment from the cold to the Plague! I don’t think there are too many Plagues about these…
Cinnamon
On the positive side: Studies have shown that just 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon per day can lower LDL cholesterol. Several studies suggest that cinnamon may have a regulatory effect on blood sugar, making it especially beneficial for people with Type 2 diabetes. In some studies, cinnamon has shown an amazing ability to stop…
Black Pepper
The health benefits of black pepper include the following: Good for stomach: Pepper increases the hydrochloric acid secretion in stomach and thus, helps digestion. Proper digestion is essential to avoid diarrhea, constipation and colic. Pepper also helps to prevent formation of intestinal gas. Pepper-added diet promotes…
Chilli
Chillies contains impressive list of plant derived chemical compounds that are known to have disease preventing and health promoting properties. Chillies contain health benefiting an alkaloid compound in them, capsaicin which gives strong spicy pungent character. Early laboratory studies on experimental mammals suggest…
Turmeric
1. It is a natural antiseptic and antibacterial agent, useful in disinfecting cuts and burns. 2. When combined with cauliflower, it has shown to prevent prostate cancer and stop the growth of existing prostate cancer. 3. Prevented breast cancer from spreading to the lungs in mice. 4. May prevent melanoma and cause existing…
