Spice can help your Life!

More studies and scientists are learning about how spices can affect your body in positive ways. Some cultures have known it for years but other populations are just getting on track. Cayenne Pepper for instance is filled with capsaicin which burns fat and helps with energy expenditure and satiety, Exec Dir. of McCormick Science Inst found those who ate soup with 1gm of cayenne added could curb their appetite. Turmeric greatly reduces blood levels of fats and lowers insulin as well as protecting neurons from Parkinson's disease Sage even over long periods for a length of time helps memory and attention focus. And if you don't like the taste or aren't interested in cooking even the aroma of spices like cinnamon and peppermint show effects on the brain involving alertness and fatigue. So don't be afraid to fill up the spice rack and build up the brain, heart and well being with some sprinkles of color and flavor!