7. Black pepper

It is one of the most common spices used in different cuisines around the world. You may have not known but this humble spice has some great hidden medicinal qualities and has a rich mineral content.  Another interesting fact about black pepper is that it enhances the nutritive value of turmeric. Black pepper is the secret ingredient that you must add in turmeric milk to make it healthier. The piperine in black pepper facilitates the absorption of the active ingredient in turmeric called curcumin. This phenolic compound - piperine can be credited black pepper’s powerful health benefits. It also helps in making your digestive system stronger. 

8. Honey

Honey is considered to be one of the top superfoods. Honey has always been used as a great beauty ingredient that can help slow down signs of ageing. Turns out, it has some wonderful benefits for your health too. It is full of many natural minerals and living enzymes that fortify your immune system. Just a teaspoon of raw honey daily infuses your body with strength and vigour. A study carried out by Professor Nicolal Vasllievich Tsitsin from Russia shows that the longest living people in the Caucasus Mountains of Russia who were above the age of 125 years regularly consumed honey that they harvested fresh from honeycombs. 

The main purpose of a healthy lifestyle is to lead a vibrant life for as long as possible.Good nutrition and healthy habits help in contributing to this. 
 

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