2024-2025 Student Resource Handbook

56 iron. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps in controlling heart rate and blood pressure. Manganese is used by the body as a co-factor for the antioxidant enzyme superoxide dismutase. Culinary Uses Of Spices Spices can be either aromatic or pungent in their flavor and have peppery or slightly bitter tastes. In order to keep their fragrance and flavor intact, they are usually added to the cooking recipes at the last moments as prolonged cooking results in evaporation of essential oils. Spices are being used in the preparation and seasoning of soups, barbecue sauces, pickling and as a main ingredient in many curry powders. They are also now being used widely to enhance and enrich the flavors and tastes of vegetable, chicken, fish and meat dishes. Some healthy spices like cloves, and coriander are also being used in flavoured drinks. ANTIOXIDANT FOODS Antioxidants are very good for the prevention of diseases like heart disease and cancers. Antioxidants like vitamin E may protect against The active ingredients in the spices may increase the motility of the intestinal tract as well increasing the digestion power by elevating gastrointestinal secretions. Throat gargling with tepid thyme water does help relieve symptoms of a sore throat and bronchitis. Thyme can be used as an anti-septic mouthwash for the treatment of caries and gingivitis. Decoction of certain healthy spices are taken by mouth for the treatment of painful menstruation, stomach upsets, indigestion, common colds, mild fevers, and influenza. Most spices are also known to have natural anti- helminthes (control worm infestation) functions. The essential volatile oils in spice functions as rubefacient (meaning that it irritates skin at the site of application and expands the local blood vessels), increasing the flow of blood to make the skin feel warmer so making it a popular home remedy for arthritis and sore muscles, used either as a poultice or in hot baths. Spices and essential oils are being widely used in aromatherapy as well as deodorants used by the perfume industry. Spices contain large quantities of minerals which include potassium, manganese, magnesium, and www.theboilbar.com 1 442 Bloor St. W., Toronto (416) 901-2666 Mon. - Thurs. 11am - 11pm Fri. & Sat. 11am - 12midnight Sun. 11am - 11pm 664 Yonge St., Toronto (416) 515-8868 Mon. - Thurs. 11am - 11pm Fri. & Sat. 11am - 12midnight Sun. 12pm - 11pm Lobster and Dungarees Crab from 11-4pm any regular priced food orders anytime.