4 'golden' spices in the kitchen to prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer

According to Dr. Nguyen Huy Hoang - Vietnam - Russia Hyperbaric Oxygen Center - Ministry of National Defense, metabolic disorders,cardiovascular diseaseor cancer are due to free radical overload, increasing inflammation in the body.

Scientists believe that short-term, acute inflammation is beneficial to the body, but chronic inflammation can attack tissues and harm health. Chronic inflammation can cause many diseases such as heart disease, cancer, metabolic syndrome, Alzheimer's disease and other degenerative diseases. Therefore, fighting chronic inflammation helps prevent these diseases.

Free radicals react with cell components, easily disrupting normal cell function, destroying cells and accelerating aging.

Therefore, disease prevention with preventive, anti-inflammatory, and anti-oxidant measures can help you prevent cancer and cardiovascular disease.

Doctor Hoang said that familiar spices used in cooking will help you prevent the risk of cancer and cardiovascular disease. Among them, there are 4 spices considered the "king" of disease prevention.

Turmeric:This is a familiar spice of Vietnamese people. Turmeric is considered pure gold in anti-cancer and beauty medicines. Turmeric contains curcumin, a powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant, stimulating the activity of other antioxidants, neutralizing free radicals. Therefore, this spice is very good for the health of users.

Curcumin has anti-inflammatory properties, so turmeric has been used for thousands of years to fight the above disease. Turmeric also has a beneficial effect on brain activity, slowing down memory loss. In particular, curcumin also improves the function of the endothelium, the lining of blood vessels.

Black pepper:Considered the king of spices. Black pepper contains piperine, which helps improve brain function and is good for the digestive system. Black pepper also helps absorb curcumin well. Experts recommend using black pepper not only to make food more delicious but also to help the body absorb the maximum amount of necessary nutrients.

Black pepper and turmeric have long been used in combination in India and China to prevent chronic diseases, support a healthy digestive system and help the liver detoxify effectively.

When using black pepper, you should store the peppercorns whole and grind them finely each time you need to use them. Do not use too much.

Ginger:This is a spice available in every household. Ginger can be added to stir-fries, soups, stews, and eaten raw with other dishes. Ginger can also be used to make tea.

Ginger contains gingerol, which has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, helping to fight certain types of cancer. Many studies have shown that ginger root also has the effect of reducing LDL (bad) cholesterol and total cholesterol, reducing the risk of cardiovascular problems and blood pressure.

Ginger improves symptoms of digestive diseases such as bloating and nausea. Ginger helps blood circulation, is anti-inflammatory, and relieves pain. In traditional medicine, ginger is used as a medicine to treat colds, coughs, asthma, and jaundice.

Garlic:The active ingredient Allycin in garlic has the ability to stabilize blood pressure, reduce bad cholesterol in the body, fight oxidation that causes atherosclerosis, and prevent cardiovascular events. Garlic can prevent cancer because it contains a lot of selenium and germanium that can fight against developing cancer cells. Garlic also helps inhibit nitrate from converting into nitrosamine that causes stomach cancer.

In Oriental medicine, garlic is also used to treat many other diseases such as colds and to fight bacterial invasion.

Phuong Thuy