{"id":17191,"date":"2018-01-15T12:48:51","date_gmt":"2018-01-15T17:48:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whatsgood.vitaminshoppe.com\/?p=17191"},"modified":"2018-02-08T10:56:55","modified_gmt":"2018-02-08T15:56:55","slug":"spice-health-benefits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Super-Spicy Spices That Will Fire Up Your Health"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>From <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/apple-cider-vinegar-tonic-8-fl-oz\/fcr1001\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">apple cider vinegar tonics<\/a> infused with chili peppers to hot teas with a gingery kick, some of the most popular health foods and elixirs out there are also quite spicy. Whether you crave the heat or need a glass of water after just smelling an extra-hot bowl of curry, you can\u2019t deny there\u2019s something intriguing about spice.<\/p>\n<p>You can consider that tongue-on-fire flavor a sign of these spices doing your body good\u2014because as it turns out, a lot of the compounds responsible for spices\u2019 heat are also responsible for their powerful health benefits<\/p>\n<p>Below are six of the most flavorful, fiery spices in the market, why they\u2019re so great for you, and how to use them to spice up your diet.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/paprika-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"paprika\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17207 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17207\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/paprika-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"paprika\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17207 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/paprika.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>1. Paprika<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>A staple of Mexican, Spanish, and Hungarian cuisine, paprika is a spice made from peppers in the <em>Capsicum annum<\/em> family, which includes everything from jalape\u00f1os to poblanos to bell peppers. You can find sweet, spicy, and smoky paprika, each of which is made with different peppers to yield the desired flavor.<\/p>\n<p>This spice is just as chock-full of nutrients as it is colorful. For starters, paprika contains <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-a\/N-cp99hz?search1=vitamin%2520a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin A<\/a>, which supports immune and eye health, from compounds called <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/27184000\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">carotenoids<\/a>. These give red and orange-y peppers their color and act as <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/03\/07\/antioxidants-good-for-you\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">antioxidants<\/a> in the body, warding of cell damage from free radicals. The peppers used to make paprika also provide some <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/iron\/N-cp99i7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iron<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-b\/N-cp99i0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin B6<\/a>, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-e\/N-cp99i3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin E<\/a>, says <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kellyjonesnutrition.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Kelly R. Jones,<\/a> M.S., R.D., C.S.S.D., L.D.N.<\/p>\n<p>While your average paprika is pretty mild, hotter paprikas, which are made from spicier chili or cayenne peppers, boast added benefits because they contain a powerful antioxidant called capsaicin, says Josh Axe, D.N.M., C.N.S., D.C., founder of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.draxe.com\/?utm_source=MenHealth&utm_medium=AL&utm_campaign=expert\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">DrAxe.com<\/a>, best-selling author of <em>Eat Dirt, <\/em>and co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/b\/ancient-nutrition\/N-cp98kf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ancient Nutrition<\/a>. This compound gives spicy peppers their kick and benefits our bodies in a number of ways (more on that soon). The hotter the paprika, the more capsaicin it contains, Axe says.<\/p>\n<p>Jones likes to cook with paprika by incorporating it into Mexican dishes, meat rubs, and salsas. \u201cI add it to chili and taco seasonings and use it in blackening rubs for proteins,\u201d she says. Paprika\u2019s sweet and spicy flavor also pairs incredibly well with sweeter ingredients, like chocolate or mango.<\/p>\n<p>Not a fan? You can also find some of paprika\u2019s good stuff\u2014namely <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/vitamin-a\/N-cp99hz?search1=vitamin%2520a\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">vitamin A<\/a> and capsaicin\u2014in supplement form. Look for a supp identified as \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/cayenne-extract-450-mg-100-capsules\/vs-1786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cayenne extract<\/a>.\u2019<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17202\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/cayenne\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"cayenne\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17202 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17202\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/cayenne\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"cayenne\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17202 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cayenne.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>2. Cayenne Pepper<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>This super spice, originally from the Cayenne region of French Guiana, is made from ground cayenne powder.<\/p>\n<p>Like paprika, cayenne contains vitamin A\u2014but this fiery spice is hotter than even hot paprika. Cayenne peppers are about 10 times hotter than jalape\u00f1os and owe their heat to a boat load of capsaicin, that compound we mentioned earlier, says Axe.<\/p>\n<!-- Shortcode [rr-products] does not match the conditions -->\n<p>This power antioxidant supports immune and joint health, and can stimulate your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2017\/01\/17\/metabolism-myths\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">metabolism<\/a> and digestive system by creating heat in your body. Cayenne and capsaicin have been widely researched, and have been shown to support cardiovascular and digestive health, blood sugar, and metabolic function, per one<em> <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mdpi.com\/1420-3049\/21\/7\/844\/htm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Molecules<\/a><\/em> review.<\/p>\n<p>Cayenne is a staple of spicy Mexican dishes and works well with soy sauce and other Asian flavors, says Jones. It also pairs well with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/search?search=cacao\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cacao<\/a> in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/ingredients-other-dry-goods\/N-cp99lq\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">oatmeal<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/smoothie-shoppe\/N-cp99dj\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">smoothies<\/a>\u2014and even cakes and cookies\u2014for a little Mexican hot chocolate-style sweet heat.<\/p>\n<p>If you can\u2019t handle the heat, try a non-eye-watering <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/cayenne-extract-450-mg-100-capsules\/vs-1786\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cayenne extract supplement<\/a> instead.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/habanero\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"habanero\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17206 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17206\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/habanero\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"habanero\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17206 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/habanero.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>3. Habanero<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Habanero peppers, which are native to Central and South America and the Caribbean, hold the title for hottest commercially-grown pepper, which means they also contain the most capsaicin, says Axe. \u201cThe benefits of habanero are similar to those of other hot peppers because they center around carotenoids and plentiful capsaicin,\u201d he says.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSince it\u2019s much spicier than cayenne, habanero is best mixed with creamy ingredients or fat to mute the heat,\u201d says Jones. (Think creamy soups and spicy <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/nut-butters-spreads\/N-cp99ls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tahini<\/a> dressings.) Vibrant herbs like cilantro, parsley, and rosemary, can also mute habanero\u2019s spiciness. Good to keep in mind the next time you whip up a super-spicy salsa!<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/ginger-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"ginger\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17205 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17205\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/ginger-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"ginger\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17205 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/ginger.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>4. Ginger<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-f-n\/N-cp99ly\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ginger<\/a> spice, which is made from dried, ground ginger root, originated in Southern Asia and is a staple in all sorts of Asian and Asian-inspired dishes.<\/p>\n<p>Ginger gets its unique spiciness and wide-ranging health benefits from compounds called gingerols and shogaols. These compounds are powerful antioxidants and support the immune system and have a soothing effect that can benefit digestive health and promote relaxation. They also promote healthy blood sugar and circulation, says Jones.<\/p>\n<p>Specifically, studies suggest gingerols can ward off muscle soreness related to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3665023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">post-workout inflammation<\/a> and ease digestive discomfort.<\/p>\n<p>Freshly grated or dried ginger complements any Asian-style or sushi dish, but it\u2019s also an all-star in wintertime baked goods like pumpkin pie, and, of course, gingerbread.<\/p>\n<p>You can also get your ginger fix with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/prince-of-peace-natural-ginger-candy-4-4-oz-chews\/pi-1070\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ginger candies<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/triple-leaf-teas-ginger-tea-20-bag\/tf-1004\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">teas<\/a>, and supplements (typically labeled \u2018<a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/ginger-root-550-mg-100-capsules\/vs-2065\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">ginger root<\/a>.\u2019 \u201cI really enjoy making ginger tea by boiling fresh ginger root in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/green-tea\/N-cp99mf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">green tea<\/a>,\u201d says Axe.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17203\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/cinnamon-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"cinnamon\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17203 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17203\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/cinnamon-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"cinnamon\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17203 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/cinnamon.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>5. Cinnamon<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/blood-sugar-support\/N-827\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinnamon<\/a> is ground from the bark of the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/topics\/agricultural-and-biological-sciences\/cinnamomum\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Cinnamomum<\/a> tree, which is native to Southeast Asia and Africa. One of the most popular spices in the world, cinnamon is used in all sorts of cuisines and dishes.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to its sweet, warm spice, cinnamon is jam-packed with antioxidants from compounds called \u2018cinnamaldehydes\u2019 and supports heart health, healthy blood sugar, and brain health. One study published in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/20854384\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Diabetic Medicine<\/a>, for example, found that supplementing with two grams of cinnamon extract a day supported healthy blood pressure and long-term blood sugar levels in people with metabolic issues.<\/p>\n<p>You can easily sprinkle it into oatmeal, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/cereals\/N-cp99lb\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cereal<\/a>, or yogurt, or onto baked fruit for a healthy dessert. Since the spice is so versatile, it can also be added to teas, grains, and Indian-style curry dishes. You can find <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/cinnamon-extract-500-mg-200-tablets\/vs-2362\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cinnamon supplements<\/a> in tablet or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/p\/nature-answer-cinnamon-bark-1-fl-oz\/bb-1245\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">liquid<\/a> form.<\/p>\n<p><noscript><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17204\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/curry\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"curry\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17204 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?resize=740%2C307&ssl=1\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\"><\/noscript><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"17204\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/curry\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"740,307\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{"aperture":"0","credit":"","camera":"","caption":"","created_timestamp":"0","copyright":"","focal_length":"0","iso":"0","shutter_speed":"0","title":"","orientation":"1"}\" data-image-title=\"curry\" data-image-description data-image-caption data-medium-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?fit=300%2C124&ssl=1\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?fit=740%2C307&ssl=1\" tabindex=\"0\" role=\"button\" class=\"size-full wp-image-17204 aligncenter lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"740\" height=\"307\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20740%20307%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 740w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 740px) 100vw, 740px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?w=740&ssl=1 740w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?resize=300%2C124&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg?resize=272%2C113&ssl=1 272w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/curry.jpg\"><\/p>\n<h2><strong>6. Curry<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Curry isn\u2019t a spice in itself, but a blend of a bunch of spices. There are two main types of curry you\u2019ll find in the spice aisle: curry powder, which is a golden mix of dry spices native to Indian cuisine, and curry paste, which is a yellow, green, or red mixture native to Thai cuisine.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cDepending on where you are in the world, curry powder contains a large variety of spices, including coriander, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/turmeric\/N-cp99m2\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">turmeric<\/a>, cardamom, sweet basil, red pepper, and cumin\u2014and sometimes <a href=\"http:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/blood-sugar-support\/N-827\">cinnamon<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/c\/herbs-f-n\/N-cp99ly\">ginger<\/a>,\u201d says Axe.<\/p>\n<p>Curry powder gets a lot of its health benefits from curcumin, the antioxidant compound that gives turmeric its yellow color, says Axe. Curcumin supports immune, brain, liver, and digestive health, with studies finding it helpful for <a href=\"http:\/\/citeseerx.ist.psu.edu\/viewdoc\/download?doi=10.1.1.631.5568&rep=rep1&type=pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">digestive discomfort<\/a> and people with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pubmed\/19678780\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">joint issues<\/a>. Curry powder tends to have a fragrant flavor and often contains some cayenne pepper, which adds a little kick and an extra antioxidant boost courtesy of capsaicin.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/2016\/12\/09\/turmeric-recipes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">12 Easy Ways To Incorporate Turmeric Into Your Diet<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, curry paste tends to more pepper-centric, starting yellow, red, and green chili peppers for different heat levels. Curry paste packs a capsaicin punch from those peppers, and also includes ingredients like lime leaves, lemongrass, shallots, and garlic that give it its pasty consistency.<\/p>\n<p>Curry powder works well in rice dishes and soups, while curry paste works best in Thai-inspired dishes, like coconut curry, and in protein and veggie stir fries. To reap some of the benefits of these spicy curry creations, you can also turn to supplements like curcumin, cinnamon, ginger, and cayenne.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From apple cider vinegar tonics infused with chili peppers to hot teas with a gingery kick, some of the most popular health foods and elixirs out there are also quite spicy. Whether you crave the heat or need a glass of water after just smelling an extra-hot bowl of curry, you can\u2019t deny there\u2019s something<a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.vitaminshoppe.com\/blog\/spice-health-benefits\/\">Read More <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">6 Super-Spicy Spices That Will Fire Up Your 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