🌶️ CHILLI PEPPERS – a spicy little wonder! 🌶️ And the best bit is that their heat is incredibly good for you! Don’t think that all these fiery, curly little peppers are just a spicy condiment. In fact, these fiery little dragons offer incredible benefits, as these bright red pods are not only among the … Continue reading Chilli Peppers
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White pepper
🤍 White pepper – the humble yet potent counterpart to black pepper 🤍 At first glance, it might seem that white pepper isn’t really necessary when black pepper is available. But that’s far from the truth. Yes, the aroma of white pepper isn’t as distinct, but its flavour is even deeper, and it’s certainly no … Continue reading White pepper
Nutmeg
🌰 Nutmeg – a delightful flavour and incredible health benefits 🌰 🌿 So what exactly is this thing called nutmeg? It’s not just any old thing, but a real seed – the seed of the fruit of the Myristica fragrans tree, which grows in Indonesia. A seed with a spicy, woody aroma, slightly sweet yet … Continue reading Nutmeg
Coriander
🌿 Coriander – an ancient remedy that really does work 🌿 The leaves of this plant are called cilantro, and I’m definitely a huge fan of them! I remember a long time ago, having mistakenly swapped one for the other and bought a bunch of cilantro instead of a bunch of parsley at the market, … Continue reading Coriander
Ginger
🌱 Ginger really is something else! 🌱 (And we’re not just talking about its ability to help fight off a cold) We’ve all heard plenty about the benefits of ginger, and only a deaf person hasn’t heard of its anti-cold properties. But not everyone knows about the other powerful properties of this enviably firm root … Continue reading Ginger
Oregano
🌿 Oregano – tiny leaves with immense healing power! 🌿 Did you know that oregano, marjoram and wild marjoram are all different names for the same plant? No? Well, now you know xx So now all that remains is to take a closer look at its incredibly beneficial properties. Right then, let’s get started! Don’t … Continue reading Oregano
Turmeric
🌟 Turmeric – the golden spice and a treasure trove of health benefits 🌟 One of my previous posts was about curry powder, the key ingredient of which is turmeric. But this golden spice is so beneficial in its own right that I’ve decided to describe all its health benefits in more detail today. So … Continue reading Turmeric
Black pepper
🌶️ Black pepper – a true gift of nature, simply the best of the best! 🌶️ We’ve all grown accustomed to thinking of black pepper as something utterly ordinary, after all, it’s been a staple of our diet since time immemorial. But does everyone know that this spice, which seems so familiar at first glance, … Continue reading Black pepper
Curry
🌿 The benefits of curry: a yellow-brown, slightly tangy spice with tremendous health benefits 🌿 Curry is truly one of nature’s timeless gifts! Incidentally, it predates all three major world religions, as this deeply vintage superfood is over 4,000 years old. This is further proof of its enduring popularity and, consequently, the enduring relevance of … Continue reading Curry
Black Himalayan Salt
In the world of healthy eating, any Himalayan salt is highly regarded, but black salt is particularly so. After all, this superfood—with its unusual flavour, rich composition and ancient origins—supplies our bodies with a wealth of incredibly beneficial nutrients. Despite its name, it is not black but has a dark purple, sometimes brownish or greyish-pink … Continue reading Black Himalayan Salt
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