Grains of Paradise. Thereâs an enchanting new flavor blowing towards America from the exotic shores of Western Africa. Even its most familiar name â Grains of Paradise â delights the imagination and tempts the palate with the promise of culinary adventure. This intriguing spice, often described as a vibrant blend of ginger, cardamom, and pepper, seems to be just as valuable in the medicine cabinet as it is in the spice rack.
According to the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), the ideal humidity range for humans is between 30 to 60 percent relative humidity. The ideal is somewhere around 45-55%.
What Is the Ideal Humidity Level? With all this talk of improving comfort, lowering energy bills and promoting cleaner indoor air, what humidity level should you aim for? In the summer, home humidity should remain between 30 and 45 percent. Measuring indoor humidity is easy with a hygrometer. This small, handheld instrument displays the relative humidity in the room. You can carry it around with you to different rooms and accurately measure the relative humidity throughout your home. Hygrometers are available at your local hardware store.