Pantries are designed to be filled with nutrient-dense staple foods, beverages, and spices. Stocking your pantry can take time, but it’s worth it as you can ensure you’ll have booster foods, such as spices and superfood powders, to enhance your dishes. Whether you are sprinkling spices on almond flour pancakes, gazpacho soup or another recipe creation, there is a variety that is quite commonly used in cooking and baking. We’ve identified 5 powerhouse versatile spices below. Check out our list to get started + stock your pantry with these must have spices!
Spice |
Key Health Benefits |
Use |
Black Pepper |
Improves digestion and contains high amounts of manganese, vitamin K, and copper. | Add to salad dressing or sprinkle on fish, chicken or meat. |
Cinnamon |
Balances blood sugar, boosts brain function and stops growth of bacteria. | Add to curry dishes, sprinkle on smoothies, sprouted toast or oatmeal. |
Ginger |
Improves digestion, provides relief of nausea and fights inflammation. | Sprinkle on sprouted rice, add to pureed sweet potatoes or blend into smoothies. |
Red Chili Pepper Flakes |
Fights inflammation, relieves osteoarthritis pain and boosts immune system. | Sprinkle on roasted vegetables or meat dish. |
Turmeric |
Decreases cancer risk, detoxifies, and fights inflammation. | Whisk into scrambled eggs, blend into smoothies or swirl into yogurt. |
Originally posted 2018-05-25 16:33:02.
