From Kitchen to Wellness: Harnessing the Healing Power of Spices

Science is only just beginning to understand the true value of spices, but it appears that ancient civilisations knew their worth, using them as currency long before their medicinal properties were proven. Spices posses potent anti inflammatory properties, they are high in antioxidants, they can help improve our digestion, the uptake of nutrients, and our cardiovascular health.

Recent research has found that that even by adding spices to one meal you positively enhance change in the gut microbiota-if the flavour pop wasn’t enough- the science will be.

Healthy digestive system and gut microbiome.

Peppermint: is known for its soothing effects on the digestive tract, helping to relieve symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and indigestion.

Fennel: Fennel seeds can reduce bloating, gas, and spasms in the digestive tract, improving overall gut health.

Cumin: Enhances the activity of digestive enzymes and facilitates better digestion.

Turmeric: One of the most researched of all the spices, it contains curcumin, a powerful compound. It is rich in antioxidants, playing a role in protecting the body from free radicals. Whilst improving gut health

Ginger: Doesn’t just add a bite to food. Ginger is often used to support healthy digestion. The natural compounds in ginger, notably Gingerol and Shogaol can aid in digestion, stimulate saliva and bile production, and suppress gut inflammation, creating a favorable environment for beneficial bacteria.

Cinnamon: High in antioxidants, Cinnamaldehyde and Polyphenols cinnamon helps reduce oxidative stress as well as support healthy blood sugar levels. Its natural compounds help maintain blood sugar stability, making it beneficial for overall metabolic health.

Cloves: These are one of the highest sources of antioxidants, they can help protect cells from oxidative damage as well reduce harmful gut bacteria and fungi.

Black Pepper: Contains piperine, which can enhance the bioavailability of other nutrients and improve digestion and fat metabolism. This works with many compounds-two you might be familiar with Ashwagandha and Turmeric

Garlic: Is hands down the most popular spice, that is also an incredible prebiotic that can help reduce harmful bacteria and fungi in the gut whilst also promoting the growth of Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium.

Fenugreek: Can help lower blood sugar levels by slowing carbohydrate digestion and absorption.

How to incorporate spices into your diet

Cooking: Try adding spices to all your meals, cinnamon into your smoothies, fennel into your salads, garlic into your soups.

Teas : Grab our Mushroom Chai, its the most delicious blend of cinnamon, cloves, ginger, turmeric and cardamon, as well as Australian grown Turkey Tail, Lions Mane & Reishi Mushrooms, Freeze dried Cordyceps + Canadian Wild Chaga for a natural energy boost. Its delicious hot or cold….Winter hack: Start your day with a hot chai , add some local honey for a gut loving, adaptogenic delicious drink.

Supplements: If you find it hard to add enough spices to your diet- grab them in a capsule form. Our Wellbeing blend is a mix of Turmeric, Amla, Moringa and Black pepper and its a great addition to your diet.