Healthy Spices You Should Be Using More Often

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Spicing up your food is one of the easiest ways to add flavor to your dishes and make them more nutritious. Check out these five spices you’re probably not using very in your kitchen, but that you definitely should because they’re super healthy.

Smoked Paprika

This spice is a staple in Spanish cuisine and it’s perfect for adding smoky and sweet flavor to your dishes.

Sumac

This vibrant red spice is actually one of the main ingredients in the popular spice blend called za’atar and it has a tangy lemony taste.

Shichimi Togarashi

Shichimi Togarashi, or “seven flavor chili pepper”, is a blend of seven different spices such as black and white sesame seeds, poppy seeds, and ground ginger. It’s a must-have for people who love preparing Japanese dishes at home.

Coriander

Coriander is packed with antioxidants and it’s good for heart and brain health, as well as promoting digestion. Make sure to add this healthy spice to your dishes more often.

Cayenne Pepper

This spice is reserved for people who really enjoy eating spicy food. It has amazing health benefits because it’s great for boosting metabolism and improving circulation.