Spice Up Your Health: 16 Fragrant Recipes with Health-Boosting Powers

  • By Jennifer Mulder
  • 16 October 2017
  • 3 minute read
Spice Up You Health: 16 Fragrant Recipes | The Health Sessions

On crispy days, with the leaves falling from trees, there’s nothing cozier than warming up with fragrant Fall flavours. But seasonal favourites like cinnamon, cardamom and ginger are not just for seasoning, they spice up your health too.

Throughout history, spices have been used for their health-boosting powers. Garlic is known for its antibacterial benefits, while ginger reduces nausea and cinnamon lowers your blood sugar levels. One of the most widely studies spices, turmeric, has strong anti-inflammatory effects, which benefits your health in multiple ways. Other culinary staples with disease-fighting compounds are cayenne pepper, vanilla beans and cumin seeds.

So stock your spice kabinet and get creative! Make your own spice blends so you can easily whip up a warming curry, fajita or Asian flavored stir fry. Get cozy with a homemade pumpkin spice latte or anti-oxidant rich Chai tea. Or take inspiration from these 16 spice-packed recipes with flavours from all around the world.

16 Fragrant Recipes to Spice Up Your Health

Vanilla Rooibos Tea Latte with Warming Spices from The First Mess

Spice Up Your Health: Vanilla Rooibos Tea Latte with Warming Spices from The First Mess | The Health Sessions

Warm Spiced Cashew Coconut Milk from Gourmande in the Kitchen

Spice Up Your Health: Warm Spiced Cashew Coconut Milk from Gourmande in the Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Chai Teff Porridge with Coconut Milk from Will Frolic For Food

Spice Up Your Health: Chai Teff Porridge with Coconut Milk from Will Frolic For Food | The Health Sessions

Maple Buckwheat Crepes with Spiced Apple + Chestnut Relish from Happy Hearted Kitchen

Spice Up Your Health: Maple Buckwheat Crepes with Spiced Apple and Chestnut Relish from Happy Hearted Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Beetroot Soup with Orange, Ginger and Coconut Milk from The Clean Dish 

Spice Up Your Health: Beetroot Soup with Orange, Ginger and Coconut Milk from The Clean Dish | The Health Sessions

Creamy Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup from Cookie + Kate

Spice Up Your Health: Creamy Thai Carrot Sweet Potato Soup from Cookie + Kate | The Health Sessions

Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) from The Woks of Life

Spice UpYour Health: Pho from The Woks of Life | The Health Sessions

Moroccan Quinoa Patties with Cucumber, Yoghurt and Mint from Happy Hearted Kitchen

Spice Up Your Health: Moroccan Quinoa Patties from Happy Hearted Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Lebanese Shish Taouk from The Spice Kit Recipes

Spice Up Your Health: Lebanese Shish Taouk from The Spice Kits Recipes | The Health Sessions

Crispy Salmon Burrito Bowl from Cook Republic 

Spice Up Your Health: Crispy Salmon Burrito Bowl from Cook Republic | The Health Sessions

Bombay Potatoes from Cook Republic

Spice Up Your Health: Bombay Potatoes from Cook Republic | The Health Sessions

The Best Healthy Turkey Chili from Ambitious Kitchen

Spice Up Your Health: The Best Healthy Turkey Chili from Ambitious Kitchen | The Health Sessions

Curried Roasted Eggplant with Smoked Cardamom and Coconut Milk from The Bojon Gourmet

Spice Up Your Health: Curried Roasted Eggplant from The Bojon Gourmet | The Health Sessions

Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate and Walnuts from The Awesome Green 

Spice Up Your Health: Vegan Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate and Walnuts from The Awesome Green | The Health Sessions

Baked Apples with Spiced Oatmeal from Green Kitchen Stories

Spice Up Your Health: Baked Apples with Spiced Oatmeal from Green Kitchen Stories | The Health Sessions

No-Churn Cardamom Nice Cream with Almond Butter Caramel Ripple from Cashew Kitchen

Spice Up Your Health: No-Churn Cardamom Nice Cream from Cashew Kitchen | The Health Sessions

How do you like to spice up your cooking and your health?

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