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Boost Your Immune System

It is a great idea to add natural spices and herbs into your diet that taste good and are good for you. At Don Juan Chiles, we deliver delicious products that are packed with nutrients and vitamins. Let’s get into a few tasty options we offer at Don Juan Chiles that are also beneficial to the body.

Ginger

Ginger (both ground and whole) is filled with nutritional value contains a plethora of Vitamin B, including B1, B2, B3, B5, B6 and B9. Ginger can help you to fight flu symptoms and nausea. It has helped to reduce muscular pain and has helped in treating chronic indigestion. Ginger also contains anti-inflammatory benefits!

How to use: At Don Juan Chiles, we offer Ground Ginger, Whole Ginger, and Ginger Tea Bags. Brew some tea, especially when you have an upset stomach or at the end of a heavy meal. You can also utilize whole or ground ginger in sweets, seafood, and meat or vegetarian dishes.

Cayenne Pepper

The magic in cayenne pepper is the capsaicin. This chemical compound in cayenne peppers has metabolism-boosting properties and might also help lower blood pressure. In the context of your immune system, cayenne pepper contains up to 44% of your daily recommended allowance. It is also packed with Vitamin A as well as Vitamins B6, C, E, K, manganese, potassium and riboflavin. 

How to use: This is a staple in Mexican, Cajun, and Creole cuisine that packs a medium-hot heat. You can add this seasoning to meat marinates, curries, soups, or make your own cayenne-pepper hot sauce to incorporate this item into your diet easily.

Nutmeg

Nutmeg contains antioxidants which protect cells from damage caused by free radicals. Nutmeg has anti-inflammatory properties that can help prevent health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and heart diseases. 

How to use: This spice (both ground and whole) pairs great with the flavors of Cinnamon and Clove and is a common addition in sweet dishes. For more savory incorporations, use it in stews, sprinkle it on top of vegetable dishes, and add into jerk seasoning. 

Fennel

Not only does Fennel have high nutritional values of calcium, iron, magnesium and manganese, it also contains Vitamins B1, B2, B3, B6 and C. This spice can help with anemia, respiratory disorders, menstrual issues, and it can help greatly with boosting your immunity. Incorporating fennel into your diet can help regulate blood pressure and reduce your risk of heart disease. 

How to use: Brew into a tea, sprinkle seeds on salads, and mix into dipping sauces. Fennel is also used in curry recipes and offers a savory, almost minty flavor. At Don Juan Chiles we offer the Fennel Herb, Fennel Seeds, and Ground Fennel to meet all your fennel needs! 

Boost your body and your recipes with our extensive offering of whole chiles, ground and whole spices, herbs, barks, leaves, and teas. Click around, explore the website, and order what you need today!

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