What Are The Health Benefits Of Garam Masala

Garam masala is a mixture of common spices in India. It contains clove, cardamon, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried coriander, black pepper, cumin seeds and many other dried herbs and spices.


Garam masala is a mixture of common spices in India. It contains clove, cardamon, cinnamon, nutmeg, dried coriander, black pepper, cumin seeds and many other dried herbs and spices. Each herb and spice adds on to the benefits of garam masala. Besides adding to the taste of the dish and making it delicious, it also provides many health benefits to the human body. Garam masala is commonly found in every Indian kitchen thus, let me tell you the great health benefits of garam masala in this article which helps in fighting many diseases.

Improves Digestive Fire:

Garam masala helps in improving the digestive fire by boosting the digestion process. It increases the body’s temperature thereby, increasing the rate of metabolism. Thus, it helps in easy elimination of body wastes preventing the toxic accumulation.

Prevents Constipation:

Enhanced digestion improves the bowel movement. Therefore, intake of garam masala in food wards off constipation making stool movement easier.

Controls Diabetes:

Due to the presence of essential herbs and spices especially cinnamon, garam masala controls the blood sugar level in the body. It increases the resistance to insulin hence, lowering the blood sugar level among the people suffering from diabetes. [Also Read: What Are The Herbs You Must Have In Your Kitchen]

Controls Cholesterol:

The spices included in garam masalas are clove, cinnamon, nutmeg and cardamom have the properties to regulate the level of cholesterol in the body. Therefore, it can reduce the level of high cholesterol.

Provides Essential Nutrients:

Garma masala has the spices which are rich in Fibre, Calcium, Manganese, Iron, Vitamin K, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Thiamin and infinite to mention. Thus, it provides essential nutrients to the body giving a boost to overall health.

Therefore, include garam masala in your meals while cooking to add a delicious taste as well as for good health. However, intake of garam masala should not be increased as then it may pose various side effects too.

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