Proper nutrition is one of the most important factors for good health.

A new study on the heart, published in the current scientific journal Developments in Nutrition, showed that if we consume only 1.5 teaspoons per day of these ingredients, then we significantly increase the health of our heart.

Just 1.5 teaspoons of herbs and spices improves heart health every day

The new heart study was conducted by researchers at Penn State and Texas Tech universities. He showed that 1.5 teaspoons of herbs and spices every day, can help improve heart health by lowering blood pressure.

Study participants who ate more spices had more health benefits than those who ate less

To conduct the study, 71 participants at increased risk for hypertension were instructed by the researchers to add 6.6 or 3.3 or 0.5 grams of herbs and spices per day to their meals for one month. The researchers then used blood samples from participants to check for changes in lipids, glucose and insulin.

Although the results showed no significant changes in blood sugar or cholesterol levels, those who ate 6.6 grams of spices (equivalent to about 1.5 teaspoons) saw their blood pressure levels improve compared with those who ate consumed fewer spices in their diet. Theirs.

Some spices have been shown to lower blood pressure almost as much as medicines

Despite limited research on the health benefits of herbs and spices, some studies have found that some spices can make an already nutritious meal healthier. For example, a 2020 study, published in the journal Experimental and Therapeutic Medicine, included data on more than 550 people with hypertension. The researchers found that taking garlic supplements could lower systolic and diastolic blood pressure as effectively as medicines for hypertension.

Cinnamon has also been shown to have similar cardiovascular benefits. A meta-analysis published in the journal Critical Review in Food Science and Nutrition in 2019, which included data for 641 people, showed that the inclusion of cinnamon in the daily diet significantly lowered blood pressure. Participants saw an even stronger result after three months of continuous use.