Spices are substances of animal, vegetable, mineral or synthetic origin. The term spices is often used, which refers to the plants themselves, from which dehydrated and ground roots, leaves and fruits are used. Spices are mixtures of spices, explain for Ziare.com nutritionist Camelia Olteanu.
For example, curry, a staple of Indian food, is a mixture of several spices: ginger, pepper, coriander, turmeric, etc.
The name of spices is derived from the spices used to prepare the myrrh used in religious practices.
In addition to the property of giving a pleasant taste and smell to food, spices and spices are also used for medicinal purposes, especially for curing intestinal disorders, due to their antimicrobial properties. In addition, some they make the feeling of satiety set in faster or even stimulate the metabolism.
They have low nutritional value, are used in small quantities, but it must be borne in mind that some are toxic.
Here are a few examples of spices and spices that should be avoided or consumed with caution in case of diseases or sensitivities:
– Angelica can lead to an increase in blood carbohydrate levels and should be avoided by people with diabetes.
– Bay oil it will be used in dilute mixtures, as it may cause allergic reactions. It will never be ingested.
– The tongue of the lamb it should always be picked wearing gloves, because fresh leaves can cause dermatitis. The alkaloids contained can be toxic.
– Fennel seeds used in large quantities are toxic.
– Parsley seeds they can become toxic in large quantities, so they should not be consumed by pregnant women and kidney patients.
– Salvia it is not recommended for breastfeeding women because it interferes with the flow of breast milk.
– Thyme oil it is toxic, so it cannot be consumed. In addition, pregnant women should avoid it even when it comes to massage or cosmetics.
– pepper may have adverse effects in sensitive skin.
– mustard may cause skin blemishes; be careful when using it as a poultice.
– horseradish will be consumed in small quantities by people with thyroid problems because it contains goitrogens (substances that influence the production of thyroid hormones).
– Juniper not recommended for people with acute urinary tract infections and pregnant women.
– Nutmeg it is toxic in large quantities.
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