This cuisine contains a number of 'super foods' and spices that work together to give your immune system a boost, fight inflammation, speed up your metabolism, and help to create a healthier you!

In fact, one Thai soup called Tom Yam Goong has even been studied for its unique high antioxidant content and potential cancer-fighting abilities.

Here are 7 of the healthiest, most beneficial ingredients found in Thai food, and how to make sure they're included in your dishes.

 Note: With the following ingredients, and the dishes that they are served in, make you sure you choose those made with real, whole food ingredients of a high quality – preferably organic.

 1. Turmeric

Turmeric's active compound is called curcumin, which as we've written about before, has potent anti-inflammatory and antioxidant powers. Studies have suggested that it may be able to help with digestion, reduce arthritis pain and inflammation, improve heart conditions, and even fight certain cancers.