Not Only Enriching Taste, Spices On Meat Cooking Help Lower High Cholesterol

JAKARTA - Spices not only enrich the taste of cooking, but also have health benefits, especially when used in meat preparations such as the celebration of Eid al-Adha.

The use of spices such as turmeric, ginger, and garlic in fatty dishes can help balance the negative effects of high cholesterol content.

According to dr. Rianti Maharani, M.Si., an expert on herbal medicine, several types of spices contain active compounds that are useful in reducing cholesterol levels in fatty foods.

"Cunt and ginger have an anti-inflammatory effect, while garlic is known to be able to reduce bad cholesterol or LDL," he said as quoted by ANTARA.

In addition, other spices such as cinnamon and greeting leaves also play a role in helping fat metabolism, making food healthier without reducing their enjoyment.

Rianti also suggested completing the consumption of heavy foods with healthy drinks such as green tea. The catechin content in green tea serves as an antioxidant that is able to support the work of the body's enzymes in neutralizing free radicals and reducing the absorption of fat from food.

In the atmosphere of Eid al-Adha which is synonymous with togetherness and meat dishes, maintaining endurance is also important. Rianti recommends the consumption of traditional herbs such as acid turmeric turmeric, kencur rice, ginger, and temlawak. Animic turmeric turmeric turmeric supports the digestive function and helps reduce the impact of consuming high-fat foods, while YELLOW rice provides energy and freshness boosts," he explained.

As Chair of the Social, Health and Community Empowerment Division of the IKA DPP Islamic University of Indonesia (UII), Rianti also encourages the habit of consuming herbal medicine regularly, according to the needs of each individual. Several spice-based herbs such as temulawak, turmeric, and ginger are known to support the digestive system, increase immunity, and facilitate blood circulation.

Furthermore, he explained that consumption of spices in the form of herbs also has the potential to reduce the risk of metabolic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and cholesterol disorders.

"Natural compounds in spices such as kurcumin and gingerol have an inflammatory effect and help keep blood pressure stable," he concluded.