Ashwagandha
If you haven’t heard of this spice, prepare yourself: it may be the stress-relieving dynamo you need in your life. “Ashwagandha, or better known as Indian ginseng, is a spice that I highly recommend that you add to your coffee,” says Erik Pham Managing Editor of Healthcanal. “The spice has a slightly bitter taste to it, but then again, if you take your coffee black, then you wouldn’t notice the difference anyway.”
According to Pham, ashwagandha stands out because it contains numerous health benefits such as lowering cortisol levels, reducing blood pressure, and even anti-cancer properties. “Its also known for its high levels of antioxidants, which helps keep your skin young and healthy while protecting your immune system,” Pham says.
Now, let’s say you are the opposite of a black coffee drinker. You need your cup to be sweet, creamy, maybe even frothy. Ashwagandha may prove a little too strong and bitter to blend into your morning beverage. No worries — there’s another popular spice that is more forgiving where taste is concerned but that has amazing health benefits: turmeric.
“Another spice that I highly recommend that people try out with their coffee is turmeric,” Pham says. “It’s a fairly mild spice so it won’t affect the taste of your coffee much, with some people even commenting that it enhances the flavor. In my case, I taste a slightly tingly and spicy taste from my coffee when I mix it in which does add to the taste in my opinion.”
As for turmeric’s health benefits, the list goes on.
“It’s a well-known spice that helps reduce aging,” Pham says. “It is known to have anti-cancer properties as well as having the ability to fight Alzheimer’s disease. Aside from this, the spice has powerful anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that keep the skin fresh and young.”
The next time you reach for your morning coffee, also consider opening up your spice cabinet and adding a dash of one of the most best anti-aging spices that will add antioxidant benefits and flavorful pep to your cup.