Sara Nutrition | Traditional Indian Nutrition for Better Health

Spices of the Season: A Culinary Journey Through Winter      As winter covers the landscape with its cold embrace, Indian kitchens come alive with an array of aromatic spices that not only warm our meals but also provide an abundance of health advantages. In this culinary journey through winter, we'll look at five spices that play a significant role in Indian winter cuisine by enhancing flavors and promoting well-being. 1. Cinnamon:      Cinnamon's sweet and woody fragrance evokes winter comfort. This versatile spice is a popular ingredient in many Indian cuisines, adding a particular warmth and depth of flavor. Cinnamon is known for its ability to manage blood sugar levels, making it an ideal complement to winter delicacies such as Masala Chai. Incorporating cinnamon into your winter meals not only tantalizes the taste buds, but also benefits your general health. 2. Cloves:      Cloves are a winter spice powerhouse, despite their little size...

 SPICE OF THE WEEK CINNAMON     Cinnamon is a spice extracted from the bark of the cinnamon tree which is used in traditional medicine around the world for thousands of  years. It is used in cooking, and baking and is added to many foods.     Cinnamon can be used as a stick or in powder form. in Indian cuisine, cinnamon is used as the main spice in many dishes. It enhances the flavor of the dish. HEALTH BENEFITS It helps to maintain the blood sugar level but does not make any changes in the HbA1c value. It helps to lower the Cholesterol Rich in Anti-oxidants Cinnamon has an anti-inflammatory property that helps to reduce inflammation in arthritis.  consuming cinnamon powder with water regularly helps to reduce the inflammation of  Rheumatoid arthritis patients. Cinnamon may have beneficial effects on neurodegenerative diseases like Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease. Cinnamon prevents cancer Anti-microbial property of cinnamon prevents to...