Add Health-Promoting Spices To Everyday Foods | Kanchan Koya

EPISODE 224 - Kanchan Koya wants to demystify healing spices for you and your family. She has a PhD in Biomedicine from Harvard University and training from the Institute of Integrative Nutrition. Kanchan knows one thing for certain: food can be our best medicine! Spices have powerful health-boosting properties validated by modern science. Plus, they make food ultra-delicious! Yet many of us use them only occasionally and we’re scared to offer them to our kids. Kanchan's goal is to debunk these myths, teach you about the powerful benefits of spices, and inspire you to use them in things you make for your babies and kids. In the episode, she shares her five favorite spices, how to easily incorporate spices into everyday cooking, which spices are safe for babies and young children…and more! EPISODE WEBPAGE: thehealthinvestment.com/224 P.S. – If you’re liking The Health Investment Podcast, be sure to hit “subscribe/follow” so that you never miss an episode 🙂 QUESTIONS I ASK KANCHAN IN THE EPISODE: In your book, you discuss the health benefits of spices. Can you share more about how incorporating spices into our diet can contribute to overall well-being? Which spices are particularly known for their wellness benefits? For someone who may not be familiar with using a wide range of spices, what are some simple ways to start incorporating them into everyday cooking? What are your favorite spice blends? Are spices safe for babies and young children? How have you integrated spices into your family's meals? Are spice supplements worth their hype? How long do spices last? After working with spices for so many years, is there anything you’ve changed your mind about? LINKS [SOME MAY BE AFFILIATE LINKS; PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO]: Connect with Kanchan on Instagram and TikTok, visit her blog, listen to her podcast, and read her book “My Unbiased Thrive Market Review (AND A Shopping List!)” – save money on your first Thrive Market order by clicking here Click here when you're ready to lose weight permanently! Follow The Health Investment Podcast on Instagram Follow host Brooke Simonson on Instagram Email Brooke: brooke@thehealthinvestment.com Shout out to Christian Juarez for the theme music! (Click here to visit his Soundcloud!!)