Celery belongs to the family Apiaceae which is commonly used as vegetable and seeds are used as spices. The celery plant height can go up to 50 to 100 Centimeters tall. It was cultivated as a medicinal plant thousands of years ago. Celeries are high in Vitamins’ A, B, C, Calcium and Magnesium. […]
Mustard seeds are the small round seeds of various mustard plants. The seeds are usually about 1 to 2 millimeters’ in diameter and may be colored from yellowish white to black. As a condiment, mustard seeds content approximately 5 calories per teaspoon on an average. Some of the […]
Star anise plants are among the fast growing evergreen trees that could occasionally grow up to 26 feet. However, they are usually smaller and have a spread of about ten feet. Star Anise is used for treating cough and flu. Star Anise also helps improve digestion, alleviate cramps […]
Fennel seeds are aromatic yellow-flowered European plant of the parsley family, like feathery leaves, which test somewhat anise seeds. Fennel seeds are often added to sauces or stuffing for fish and seafood. Fennel seed symbolizes longevity, courage, and strength. In addition to its use as medicinal values, fennel indeed […]
The plant is a perennial herbal plant that grows to a height maximum 2 feet. The seeds are curved shaped. Test like sweet and aromatic and feature a unique liquorice flavor. Anise with light greenish brown color and have fine stripes all over the outer surface. Anise oil used […]
Cumin (Cuminum cyminum) is a flowering plant in the family Apiaceae, native to a territory including Middle East and stretching east to India. Its seeds – each one contained within a fruit, which is dried – are used in the cuisines of many cultures in both whole and ground form. The […]
Caraway Seeds, also known as meridian fennel, and Persian cumin (Carum carvi) is a biennial plant in the family Apiaceae. The plant is similar in appearance to other members of the carrot family, this plant in finely divided feathery leaves, growing on 20–30 cm. Caraway seeds have […]
Just like red pepper, black pepper has a thermogenic effect when ingested. The spice stimulates your metabolism and thus temporarily increases body heat. A higher basal metabolic rate means higher energy expenditure or more calories burned. This is why black pepper is considered a good carminative. As well […]
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