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In this episode, we dive deep into the world of spices with Kanchan Koya, scientist, wellness expert, and author of Spice Spice Baby. Known as Chief Spice Mama on Instagram, Kanchan shares the science-backed benefits of spices and how they can transform our health.We discuss why introducing spices early in a child’s life is essential, the best spices for boosting immunity, and whether common concerns—like lead contamination—are valid. Kanchan also debunks the myth that babies should only eat bland food and reveals her top five spices for gut health.For those with digestive issues like IBS, we explore whether certain spices should be avoided. Plus, we break down the fascinating link between spices and mental health, the many benefits of cinnamon, and how spices can support weight loss.Finally, Kanchan shares practical tips for incorporating spices into everyday meals, making it easy to unlock their powerful health benefits. Whether you’re a spice enthusiast or just starting to experiment in the kitchen, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss!Spice Spice Baby Cookbook - https://amzn.to/4hIa10sBurlap and Barrel - https://www.burlapandbarrel.com (use code DRORGANICMOMMY)Diaspera co - https://www.diasporaco.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoogjQImKliqWBiRbcNo9Y9LL4d83PKltYxx49GgXNSzWsY5s5_hLa Boite - https://www.laboiteny.com/products/spice-dabbaVanilla link - https://laievanilla.com/?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAaYCDJtTz4ZXIQTGje2gYYuaHpBDy5G-5YP4K24_xFUyUEbBUT6X1NOWjhk_aem_OEbNMJy7FnjxByT8u4h8xg

