Thanksgiving And Spices, Part 2
We are continuing with our conversation on herbs and spices this week.
These wonderful warming spices go into our pumpkin pies, our hot drinks, and other baked goods that seem to define this time of the year.
Mulling mix for example usually contains a combination of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods, allspice berries, dried orange zest (or other dried fruit), star anise, nutmeg and ginger. It tends to be a cold weather staple added to wine, cider, and juices like apple and cranberry.
The first known use of mulled wine was actually way back in the second century in Rome. So essentially we have been enjoying different variations of this drink (including non-alcoholic versions) for a remarkably long time. It's not only comforting, but it warm us up and it just happens to be good for us.
You can find mulling spice recipes on our Pinterest board Recipes.
Cinnamon: This is one of my favourite spices. Its anti-inflammatory properties can help you fight allergy symptoms and asthma. While it has the ability to fights histamine reactions, it's also an antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and it regulates blood sugar levels, protects cognitive functions, boosts the immune system, and has heart and cancer protecting abilities. Just half a teaspoon a day can have wonderful health benefits, and tastes good too.
Ginger: This anti-inflammatory and antioxidant spice is wonderful for the digestive system. It can relieve heartburn, indigestion, and help fight a cold and/or flu. It may even help with menstrual pain, improve brain function, lower cholesterol levels and help reduce heart attack risk factors.
Nutmeg: Did you know that in ancient times this humble antioxidant spice was known as a brain tonic? It's been found to have antibacterial and antidiarrheal properties and it can help with brain fatigue, stress, improve concentration and depression. The oil is used in Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, including muscle and joint pain. Nutmeg also helps indigestion (and all it's related problems), blood sugar, blood clotting, aids in calcium absorption, metabolizing carbohydrates, and in the formation of bones and tissue.
Allspice: This antioxidant may ease digestive symptoms and help to relax stomach cramps, and aid in pain relief. Traditionally it has been used to treat depression, cough and chills, bronchitis as well as fungal and bacterial infections.
Cloves: This antioxidant spice has been used to treat tooth pain, gingivitis and periodontitis (extracts from the bud can control the growth of oral pathogens), reduce inflammation, improve digestion and help upper respiratory infections. Cloves have Chemo-preventive and antibacterial properties, and can help prevent bone loss and boost the immune system.
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These wonderful warming spices go into our pumpkin pies, our hot drinks, and other baked goods that seem to define this time of the year.
Mulling mix for example usually contains a combination of cinnamon, cloves, cardamom pods, allspice berries, dried orange zest (or other dried fruit), star anise, nutmeg and ginger. It tends to be a cold weather staple added to wine, cider, and juices like apple and cranberry.
The first known use of mulled wine was actually way back in the second century in Rome. So essentially we have been enjoying different variations of this drink (including non-alcoholic versions) for a remarkably long time. It's not only comforting, but it warm us up and it just happens to be good for us.
You can find mulling spice recipes on our Pinterest board Recipes.
Cinnamon: This is one of my favourite spices. Its anti-inflammatory properties can help you fight allergy symptoms and asthma. While it has the ability to fights histamine reactions, it's also an antioxidant, anti-microbial, anti-fungal, anti-viral, and it regulates blood sugar levels, protects cognitive functions, boosts the immune system, and has heart and cancer protecting abilities. Just half a teaspoon a day can have wonderful health benefits, and tastes good too.
Nutmeg: Did you know that in ancient times this humble antioxidant spice was known as a brain tonic? It's been found to have antibacterial and antidiarrheal properties and it can help with brain fatigue, stress, improve concentration and depression. The oil is used in Chinese medicine to treat inflammation, including muscle and joint pain. Nutmeg also helps indigestion (and all it's related problems), blood sugar, blood clotting, aids in calcium absorption, metabolizing carbohydrates, and in the formation of bones and tissue.
Allspice: This antioxidant may ease digestive symptoms and help to relax stomach cramps, and aid in pain relief. Traditionally it has been used to treat depression, cough and chills, bronchitis as well as fungal and bacterial infections.
Cloves: This antioxidant spice has been used to treat tooth pain, gingivitis and periodontitis (extracts from the bud can control the growth of oral pathogens), reduce inflammation, improve digestion and help upper respiratory infections. Cloves have Chemo-preventive and antibacterial properties, and can help prevent bone loss and boost the immune system.
Sources:
harmonicarts.ca/2015/10/herbs-and-spices-for-a-therapeutic-thanksgiving/
draxe.com
foodfacts.mercola.com/
fitday.com/fitness-articles/nutrition/healthy-eating/7-health-benefits-nutmeg-provides.html
livestrong.com/article/557682-is-nutmeg-powder-good-for-you/
livestrong.com/article/408917-what-are-the-health-benefits-of-allspice/
livestrong.com/article/110176-benefits-herb-sage/
livestrong.com/article/110176-benefits-herb-sage/
organicfacts.net/health-benefits/herbs-and-spices/sage.html
wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulled_wine
wikipedia.org/wiki/Mulled_wine
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