The Everything Guide to Spices for Health by Robson-Garth, Michelle -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Letter to the Reader Welcome to the Everything Series! Title Page Copyright Page Acknowledgments The Top 10 Reasons You Should Add Some Spice to Your Life Introduction Chapter 1: Introduction to the Benefits of Spices

What Are Spices? A Brief History of Spices and Medicinal Plants Flavors of the World Systems of Traditional Medicine Healing Properties of Spices Spiritual Aspects of Spices Spiritual Paths, Traditional Cultures, and the Use of Spices

Chapter 2: Cooking with Spices

Buying, Storage, and Safety Preparing Spices and Useful Equipment Cooking with Spices Spice Mixes

Chapter 3: Spices for a Healthy Immune System

Innate Immunity Adaptive Immunity Foods and Tips for a Healthier Immune System Actions for the Immune System Spices for the Immune System Specific Spices for the Immune System

Chapter 4: Spices for Inflammation

What Is Inflammation? Inflammation and Health Issues Anti-Inflammatory Foods Anti-Inflammatory Spices

Chapter 5: Spices for Digestion

The Importance of a Healthy Gut What Does the Gut Do? The Immune System in Your Gut The Mind in Your Gut: “The Second Brain” Healthy Teeth and Gums Improving Poor Digestion Warming Spices Soothing the Gut Spices to Soothe the Gut Keeping Your Liver Healthy Spices (and Herbs) for a Healthy Liver Simple Nutritional and Exercise Tips for a Healthy Gut Caution for Spices in the Gastrointestinal System

Chapter 6: Spices for Brain Health, Better Cognition, and Happiness

Brain Health, Better Cognition, and Happiness How Stress Affects Your Brain Health Self-Care Routines Foods for Brain Health and Happier Moods Spice Actions for Brain and Mental Health Spices for Brain Health and Better Memory Spices for Less Stress and Happier Moods Caution with Certain Spices and Mental Health Issues

Chapter 7: Spices for Musculoskeletal Health

Common Musculoskeletal Problems and Issues Foods for Musculoskeletal Health and Wellness Spices for Musculoskeletal Health

Chapter 8: Spices for Beautiful Skin

Skin Disorders Spice Actions for Beautiful Skin Foods for Beautiful Skin Spices for Beautiful, Healthy Skin

Chapter 9: Spices for a Healthy Cardiovascular System

Cardiovascular Issues Causes of Cardiovascular Disease Tips for a Healthy Cardiovascular System Spices for Cardiovascular Health

Chapter 10: Spices for Weight Loss

Obesity and the Modern Lifestyle Foods and Tips for Fat Loss Spices for Weight Loss

Chapter 11: Additional Information and Spice Materia Medica

Spice Combinations, Cooking Ideas, and Uses General Information on Popular Spices

Chapter 12: Recipes

Cinnamon and Banana Smoothie Poha (Rice Breakfast Dish) Cardamom Lassi Spiced Stewed Fruit Toasted and Spiced Granola Thyme Garlic and Pepper Mushrooms Gobi Aloo Subji Sumac and Walnut Salad Spinach with Garlic and Chili Rasam (Spicy Soup) Tempered Rice Tomato Gravy Mung Bean Dahl Chole Basic Indian-Style Curry with Lamb Jaya’s Rendang Curry Immune-Boosting Asian Chicken Soup Szechuan Pepper Chicken and Noodle Soup Charakku Curry Powder Chicken Charakku Curry Vegetarian Charakku Curry Chili Oil Ginger and Garlic Paste Homemade Vanilla Extract Barbecue Meat Rub Chicken or Fish Dry Spice Rub Fresh Ginger Syrup Infusions General Decoction Ginger Tea Fennel and Peppermint Infusion Udaipur Ginger Chai Rose Hot Chocolate Chili Hot Chocolate Masala Spice Powder Masala Chai Turmeric, Apple, and Carrot Juice Rose, Elder Flower, and Hawthorn Tea Golden Milk Easy Ginger “Beer” or Ale Chrysanthemum and Goji Berry Tea Rose and Hawthorn Jellies Candied Ginger Spiced Coconut and Date “Bliss” Balls Persian Love Cake Rice Pudding Black Pepper–Infused Oil Warming Black Pepper and Cinnamon Salve Geraldine’s Winter Syrup and Cordial Honey and Onion Cough Syrup Thyme-Infused Honey Licorice and Cucumber Face Scrub Namak (Salt) and Adrak (Ginger) Sage and Mint Mouthwash Rosemary Tonic Hair Rinse Rose and Almond Body Oil

Appendix A: Glossary

Herbal Actions Used in Western Herbal Medicine

Appendix B: Further Reading and Bibliography

Studies on Spices and Supporting Information

Appendix C: Table of Spices