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This episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, Momentous, and Air Doctor.\xa0\n\nWe know that spices have healing properties, but we are now learning that they can help us live longer and fight disease. Today\u2019s guest, nutrition researcher Dr. Deanna Minich is giving us a master class on spices.\xa0\xa0\n\nToday on The Dhru Purohit Podcast, Dhru sits down with Dr. Minich to discuss the power of spices. Dr. Minich shares the science behind how spices can reduce the development of advanced glycation end (AGEs) products in our cooked food. She also reveals the top spices to incorporate into our cooking, powerful synergistic combinations, and explains the spice rainbow.\nWhether you are just starting your cooking journey or looking to expand your spice palate, this episode is for you!\xa0\n\nDr. Deanna Minich is a nutrition researcher, educator, and functional medicine-trained clinician with a unique approach to nutrition that combines physiology and psychology. She has served on the Institute of Functional Medicine\u2019s Nutrition Advisory Board and curriculum committee and is a faculty member teaching nutrition for the Advanced Practice Module for Environmental Health. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for the American Nutrition Association and is President of the American College of Nutrition.\n\xa0\nIn this episode, Dhru and Dr. Minich dive into (audio version / Apple Subscriber version):\n\n\nPreventing AGE\u2019s (00:0016 / 00:0016)\xa0\n\nThe power of spices in meat preparation (1:04 / 1:04)\n\nFive spices that should be incorporated into your diet immediately (4:20 / 4:20)\n\nHow spices can prevent AGEs and their role in the gut microbiome (6:20 / 6:20)\n\nThe benefits of the spice rainbow (15:00 / 11:30)\n\nIncorporating spices into your food and the sensitivities they can cause (18:00 / 14:30)\n\nThe most researched spices and their anti-inflammatory effects (22:00 / 18:45)\n\nWhat to look for when purchasing spices and where to store your spices (47:00 / 42:25)\n\nThe healing power of ginger (59:00 / 54:00)\xa0\n\nGarlic for cardiovascular health (1:05:00 / 59:20)\n\nThe quality and types of cinnamon for blood sugar control (1:17:00 / 1:11:11)\n\nSynergistic combinations (1:26:00 / 1:20:00)\xa0\n\nSpices to assist with blood pressure regulation (1:28:00 / 1:22:10)\n\nThe salt inquiry: the sources, microbiome, and minerals (1:32:00 / 1:27:40)\n\nDr. Minich\u2019s passion for eating for diversity and eating the rainbow (1:37:00 / 1:31:00)\n\n\nAlso mentioned in this episode:\n\nLink to Dr. Minich's Slides\n\n\nA Guide to the Rainbow of Spices\xa0\n\nHimalayan Crystal Salt\n\nTry This-This Supplement Reduces Soft Plaque in the Heart\n\n\nTo learn more about Dr. Minich, follow her on Instagram, Twitter, or her website.\xa0\n\nThis episode is brought to you by Bioptimizers, Momentous, and Air Doctor.\xa0\n\nGo to bioptimizers.com/dhru now and enter promo code DHRU10 to get 10% off any order and up to 2 travel-size bottles of Magnesium Breakthrough for a limited time.\n\nOptimize your Omega-3 levels by choosing a quality fish oil made by and used by the best. Go to livemomentous.com and enter promo code DHRU to get 20% off any order.\xa0\n\nAirDoctor is offering my community $300 off. Just go to dhrupurohit.com/filter/ to clean up your home\u2019s air and feel better today.\xa0\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices