NOTE
THE ENCHANTING
MEXICAN SPICES
M
exican spices are known for
their healing qualities. If you
can learn to use these spices
in your everyday diet, you can
soon become a self-caring doctor and a
born-beautician from within the comforts
of your home. But before choosing the
proper spice, you need to understand the
medicinal purposes behind consuming
each spice. Here, we introduce you to
the different benefits that these spices can
bring to your life.
1, General Health Care: It is better to take
preventive measures rather than having
to cure an illness. The Mexican spices that
you come across here have many natural
ingredients benefiting your diet, fitness,
energy, virility, and femininity. They help
manage a healthy body and mind, and help
lead a balanced life. If you have any health
or allergic problems with strong spices,
consult your family physician beforehand.
2. Diabetic Care: If you are either prone to or
suffering from diabetes, make sure you add
the following spices in your daily diet:
• Cactus: Its high fiber content helps
delay glucose absorption in the
intestine. Also, regularly eating cactus
significantly reduces glucose levels
following a meal.
• Aloe Vera: Although it is not native
to Mexico, the Aloe Vera, known
also as Sabila, has an extended use
there. Known to the world today as a
popular skin healer, it helps cleaning
your entire digestive and blood flow
systems. Also, the consumption of
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Aloe Vera juice may help reduce the
glucose levels in the blood of diabetic
patients.
Cinnamon: Native to Sri Lanka,
Cinnamon is common in Mexican
cuisine. Its many health benefits
include reducing sugar levels in the
blood of diabetic patients as well as
reducing cholesterol and triglycerides
in the blood.
Garlic: Native to Asia, garlic is
one of the fundamental spices in
Mexican Cuisine. It is one of the best
antioxidants and improves blood
circulation, but regular consumption
also reduces glucose in the blood
because certain substances in the
garlic promote the production
of insulin.
Bilberry Extract: This excellent
antioxidant prevents cells from
breaking down and protects the eyes
from diabetic damages. Although
bilberries are native to the northern
US, recently their use has widely
spread in Mexico.
Fenugreek: Although it is not native to
Mexico, it is increasingly used as a
condiment in some Mexican dishes. It
has been found helpful in Type-1 and
Type-2 diabetic cases as it regulates
glucose levels and increases the
tolerance levels in the blood.
3. Blood Purification: When you have pure
blood, you can prevent problems in the
heart, kidney and intestines and limit other
symptoms of disease. This is one spice you
need to consume:
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Annatto Seeds: Also known as Achiote.
It is used mainly as a food colorant, so
whenever you see a product labeled as
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