National Curry Week: The healthiest ingredients in your curry examined!
Do you love eating curry? Then, read on and know the ingredients that are typically found on your curry house menu.
18:07 14 October 2014
In the UK, we’ve really embraced curry to a point of obsession. If you’re one of these curry addicts and if you’d like to know what ingredients are usually used to cook your favourite dish, read on!
Turmeric – This is curry’s prime ingredient and is a member of the ginger family. Recognised primarily because of its yellow colour, it has long been associated with its healing properties. In India, it is commonly used as antiseptic and to treat damaged skin.
Cinnamon – Another great ingredients found in typical curry dish is cinnamon, which is a natural antioxidant. Commonly used to treat diarrhoea, it greatly enhances the ability of insulin to metabolise glocuse and help control blood sugar levels. It has also been found to reduce bad cholesterol, triglycerides, and sugar in the blood.
Black pepper – Black pepper is proven to alleviate gas and hemorrhoids. It also aids digestion and helps you to avoid constipation. In addition, it is used to improve appetite and has anti-bacterial effects, is a natural anti-oxidant and even helps in breaking down fat cells.
Anise – Anise leaves are used to treat toothaches, digestive problems, and is good for relief of menstrual cramps. In addition, its oil extract can be used to treat scabies and lice.
Chili peppers – Red chili peppers are good sources of vitamin B, are rich in Vitamin C and pro-vitamin A. They are also used as a natural antibiotic. Chili peppers offer powerful antioxidants that can reportedly be used to relieve cancer and cardiovascular problems. In addition, it decreases cholesterol levels, and combats the risk of heart attacks and stroke.
Ginger – This ingredient, which is anti-inflammatory, is used as a decongestant and in aiding digestion. It’s also used to treat rheumatism, chills and cold. Used to alleviate women from morning sickness during pregnancy, ginger also helps eliminate toxins from the body and stimulates blood circulation.