Dine elaichi

Written by |Updated : March 19, 2015 8:33 PM IST • • • • • Elaichi or cardamom is one of the most common spices seen in an Indian household. Not only does it add sweet taste and unique flavour to your dishes, it is also widely used as a natural mouth freshener. But the humble green pod has a lot more to offer health wise. Here are the top eight reasons why elaichi scores high in the list of healthy spices. 1. Improves digestion Ever wonder why elaichi is a staple addition to saunf after meal? Well, that is because elaichi is carminative in nature and Also Read • • • Tip: Take a two to three pods of cardamom, a small piece of ginger, 2- 3 cloves and few dhania (coriander) seeds. Grind them well and consume it with warm water. It acts as an instant remedy for 2. Beats bad breath If you have bad breath and have tried every sort of remedy out there, give elaichi a try. The spice is packed with antibacterial properties, in addition to having a strong flavour and a pleasant smell. Moreover, since it helps improve your digestive system which is known to be one of the Tip: Chew on a pod of elaichi after every meal. You could alternatively drink some elaichi tea every morning to help detoxify and strengthen your digestive system thereby preventing bad breath. Here are 3. Relieves The essential oils in elaichi strengthen the mucosal lining of the stomach and also increase the amount of saliva you secrete. When you chew the pod, it releases a slew of essential oils that stimulate you...