When it comes to our health, doctors know best. That’s why we asked doctors about the ingredients they use the most in their healthy and delicious meals. From now on, try choosing ingredients that are nutritional powerhouses—read on to discover them.
1. Paprika
Paprika is a popular spice because it can help you lose weight since it contains elements that boosts your digestion and metabolism. If you want an insanely delicious meal, you should definitely add some smoked paprika.
“It’s an especially good ingredient for bringing a smoky depth to vegan food, almost like bacon,” shares Linda Shiue, MD, an internal medicine physician and the Director of Culinary Medicine with Kaiser Permanente San Francisco.
“This is made from capsicum/peppers and contains vitamin A, beta-carotene and other carotenoids. As antioxidants, carotenoids prevent cellular damage that can lead to chronic health problems, such as cardiovascular disease and arthritis,” she added.
