Revel in the natural wonders of seasonings, enhancing both flavor and health! Discover the benefits of garlic, packed with vitamins for immunity. Embrace wansoy's antioxidants and heart-healthy properties. Savor the antimicrobial powers of onions. Harness oregano's medicinal history and kinchay's nutritional punch. Spice up dishes with turmeric, sesame, and black pepper for a flavorful, nutrient-rich feast!
Did you know that natural seasonings don’t just make each meal pop? They’re also full of health benefits that your body will thank you for.
Get ready to spice up your life with these five natural seasonings that every Filipino household loves to use.
Have you ever thought about how awesome garlic is? Seriously, bawang is the superstar of the Filipino kitchen. Not only does it add a punchy flavor to our dishes, but it also packs a punch when it comes to nutrients. Loaded with Vitamins C and B6, it can help fight off cough and colds, improve digestion, and enhance skin health. Give this recipe a try!
It goes by other names such as coriander and cilantro, but here’s another seasoning that Filipinos love to use: Wansoy! Its leaves and seeds aren’t just delicious, but they also pack immunity-boosting antioxidants and help regulate blood sugar and promote heart health. Give this zesty recipe a try.
Whether you prefer white or red onions, there is no doubt that you use sibuyas in almost all of your dishes. Pumped full of antioxidants, onions also have antimicrobial properties to slow down the growth of bacteria to extend the shelf life of your food a bit more.
This one you surely know about: the flavorful and aromatic oregano! Whether you're adding it to a soup base, sprinkling it on pizza, or using it in a marinade mix, the bold and earthy oregano has been used for centuries as a household remedy for asthma, muscle pain, and colds. For a yummy and healthy dish, try this recipe out.
Here’s another natural seasoning that's commonly used in Asian dishes: Kinchay. It's a type of celery that can be eaten raw or cooked. Packed with Vitamins A, C, and K, it gives a refreshing twist to your favorite meals while helping you maintain a healthy body. Here’s a quick and easy recipe for you to try out!
Just like its cousin, ginger, turmeric or luyang dilaw is bursting with antioxidants to keep your immune system strong and can even soothe upset stomach and reduce nausea. Many people also take turmeric as tea at the first sign of cough and colds, hoping to enhance their immunity.
Here’s our take on the already healthy pinakbet with turmeric.
Containing high amounts of fiber, sesame seeds support digestive health and help keep your heart healthy! Its nuttiness and earthiness add a different layer of flavor when used as seasoning in any dish. More specifically, this one.
One of the most used and famous spices on this list, black pepper lends its flavor to almost all dishes that we cook. But did you know that it has its share of health benefits too? Black pepper helps in the absorption of vital nutrients from food! It is also rich in beta-carotene, a powerful antioxidant that helps protect your heart. Looking for a recipe where the black pepper proves its position as the “king of spice”? Try out this Paksiw na Bangus recipe.
There you have it! On the next meals you prep, add these natural seasonings that are not just flavorful for your dishes, they are potent sources of essential nutrients. They do spice up your life!
