health Benefits of ANCIENT Himalayan Sea Salt

Ancient Himalayan Sea Salt may be one of the most purest sea salts available on Earth.   The origins date back to about 500 million years ago during the Precambrian era when it is believed to have formed by the ancient inland sea evaporating and leaving behind mineral deposits which were forced upward by the tectonic activity of the earth. Known as the “pink gold”, Ancient Himalayan Sea Salt has a beautiful translucent pink hue which is the color of the abundant minerals and elements that are trapped within.  When coming in contact with H2O (water), the electrolytes are activated.  Because of its amazing nutrient load, doctors of functional medicine report that regularly ingesting Ancient Himalayan Sea Salt may help:

Generate electrolytes for cells   |   Reduce Water retention

Regulate Water Balance   |   Regulate Blood Pressure

Promote healthy pH balance in cells   |   Healthy blood sugar levels   |   Sinus Health   Bone Strength   |   Vascular Health

Support Respiratory Health   |   Absorption of  Nutrients through  intestinal tract

Prevent Muscle Cramps    |   Regulate Sleep   |   Supports libido

Ancient Himalayan Sea Salt surpasses any sea salt when it comes to the quality and level of nutrients and is the best salt to use for your health.

Cayenne pepper is the chili pepper family native to Central America which has been used in cooking for several thousand years. It is packed with minerals, vitamins and certain phytonutrients and is considered the wonder SPICE for disease prevention and health promoting properties. Studies suggest  the alkaloid compound, Capsaicin, (that gives the strong spicy, pungent character) has anti-bacterial, anti-carcinogenic, and anti-diabetic properties. Some of the minerals and vitamins contained are vitamins C, B6, A, Niacin, Riboflavin, Iron, Copper, Zinc, Manganese, Magnesium, Selenium and Potassium.  Potassium is an important electrolyte in the cells that help control your heart rate and blood pressure.  Cayenne pepper is also full of antioxidants that can help protect the body from free radicals generated by stress and other disease conditions and can also be beneficial for the treatment of arthritic pain.  

health BENEFITS OF Ceylon CINNAMON

There are many different cultivars of cinnamon that exist, but the one cinnamon that is considered  the “true cinnamon” is from Ceylon, Sri Lanka. Ceylon cinnamon has a distinct sweetness and is a wonderful aromatic SPICE. The wonderful benefits of cinnamon may have anti-oxidant, anti-diabetic, anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and antiseptic properties.  It can help with digestion, reduce flatulence and can also be used as a natural food preservative.  Studies have shown it can reduce blood sugar levels, which is great for those with diabetes.  

health Benefits of Cumin

Cumin is a widely popular SPICE that has a very distinct flavor.  It is native to the Middle-East Asian region and is grown all over the world.  Its pleasantly aromatic seeds have a warm yet powerful perception on the taste buds.  It is known to have antioxidant, anti-flatulent properties and helps improve digestion.  It is an excellent source of minerals like iron, copper, calcium, potassium, manganese, selenium, zinc and magnesium.  It also contains very good amounts of B-complex vitamins and vitamins E, A, and C.

The pungent, spicy ginger root has been a popular culinary and medicinal HERB that is thought to have originated in the Himalayan foothills of Northern India.  Today it is grown all over the world.

Ginger root has been used since ancient times for its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, analgesic (painkiller), and nerve soothing properties. It is popular in Ayurvedic medicine to relieve common cold symptoms such as cough, and sore throat.  It also has a good amount of minerals like potassium, manganese, copper and magnesium.  There are studies that suggest it may be effective against E. coli induced diarrhea.

health Benefits of Nutmeg

Nutmeg is actually a seed kernel of the nutmeg fruit.   It is a highly prized SPICE for its aromatic, aphrodisiac, and curative properties. The nutmeg plant is actually an evergreen tree that is native to the rain forest of the Indonesian Moluccas Island.  It thrives in tropical climates and can grow up to 50-60 feet.  The nutmeg fruit resembles an apricot and when split open reveals a single seed which is enwrapped by a crimson-red thread like covering known as “mace”.  Both mace and the inner seed feature a similar warm, sweet aromatic flavor.  The active principles in nutmeg may have anti-fungal, anti-depressant, aphrodisia, digestive, and antioxidant benefits.  This spice is also a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, zinc and magnesium.  It is also rich in many B-complex vitamins, vitamin C, vitamin A, folic acid, riboflavin, and niacin.

White pepper is the inner seed of the peppercorns from the flowering vine of the Piperaceae family.  Black and white peppercorns are both the fruit of the pepper plant, but are processed differently.  Black peppercorns are picked when almost ripe and sun-dried turning the outer layer black.  White pepper is prepared by removing the outer layer before or after drying and leaving only the inner seed. Both of these are a SPICE that has been used since ancient times for its culinary, and medicinal properties.  It may possess anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, and anti-oxidant benefits.  White pepper helps the body secrete hydrochloric acid, which is necessary for digesting proteins and other food components.  It is considerably high in fiber and may ease digestion.  It has a good amount of minerals like calcium, iron, magnesium, manganese, copper,  phosphorus, potassium, and selenium which are essential for bone strength.  

Table salt (the white salt you see everywhere and is in everything) is processed by mining poor quality rock salt, drying it in large kilns, heating it to temperatures upward of 1200 degrees Fahrenheit and changing the chemical structure to pure sodium chloride. The natural minerals in the salt are stripped and synthetic iodine, anti-caking agents, and other chemicals are added which cost a havoc to the health and function of our body.  It may cause the rise in blood pressure, it may cause water and fluid retention, it is particularly hard on both the circulatory and nervous system and can create an imbalance of the lymph system in our body.  Now why on earth would this be on the market and in fact on almost every household table?  I think because it can be processed in abundance at a cheap cost and sold in high quantities.  Crazy don't you think?

Let's educate ourselves and make sure we know what we are putting in our bodies!