Tumeric
Turmeric has a number of uses. First, it has a rich flavor that helps spice up any kind of dish and then, turmeric is used for various medicinal purposes especially in the countries of the far east. Its popularity in the west has also grown because of its nutritional value and health benefits. According to research, turmeric contains curcumin which is an active compound known to help in blocking of cardiac hypertrophy and helps prevent the heart from enlarging. Turmeric also helps in preventing high blood pressure and the complications that come with it, preventing obesity and any dysfunctional blood vessels as well as the risk of getting heart disease.