The Power of Cinnamon

Cinnamon is a spice that has been used in cooking since 2000BC. It comes from the branches of wild trees that belong to the genus “Cinnamomum”.  Their origin is in the Caribbean, South America, and Southeast Asia. There are two main types of cinnamon: Cinnamomum verum (Ceylon cinnamon), most commonly used in the Western world. […]

Benefits of Ginger

The Benefits of Ginger Ginger is a pungent underground rhizome.  It can vary in color, yellow, white or red, depending on the variety, and is covered with a thin or thick brownish skin.  Ginger is known to be used as an ingredient to add spice to your favorite dish.  It is also adds fragrance to […]

The Power Of Curcumin

The orange/yellow ancient herb turmeric comes from the root of the turmeric plant.  It has been used by many cultures in ancient times.  The Chinese have been known to use it as medicine to help fight pain for many centuries.  In addition, many nations have used this herb as a spice within their cooking to […]