5 spices that are good for the HEART

If there’s one thing we can’t live without when it comes to preparing delicious food, it’s spices. Every day they are part of our menu in one form or another. Food and drinks always taste better with them, and by using the right spices, we can make our menu more heart-healthy. Check out some of the most beneficial spices for heart health:

Hot red pepper

Cayenne pepper (Capsicum annuum) is a popular spice in Mexican, Cajun, Creole and Asian cuisine and can be found in any grocery store here, usually ground into powder or in flakes. It is rich in important antioxidants.

Cayenne pepper is believed to help improve blood circulation, which is a major benefit for heart health. Cayenne pepper contains vitamin C, potassium and compounds such as capsaicin. Capsaicin is responsible for that burning sensation when we eat pepper or hot peppers, and it also has the ability to dilate blood vessels.

Garlic

Super spice for a healthy heart. More than 100 phytochemicals have been identified in it, the best known being the sulfur-containing compound allicin. Allicin and other sulfur compounds are also found in onions and leeks. According to years of research, regular consumption of garlic improves blood circulation and has a number of benefits for heart health. Garlic fights free radicals and helps normalize high blood pressure.

Numerous studies have proven that the aromatic spice can also lower blood lipid levels, especially total and LDL cholesterol. We should not forget that dishes are always tastier with garlic.

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