Warming Spices

Last Updated on December 18, 2020 by Lisa Borden

Warming Spices

As winter nears, we naturally gravitate towards foods and flavors that have warming properties. The cold season allows your body to store up all of the energy spent over the year. It’s a time of reflection and hibernation.

As 2020 nears its end {finally}, why not take a moment to pause and think about the beauty you have seen this year and nourish yourself with foods that invite warmth.
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Here is a list of our favorite warming spices and their benefits, according to studies.

• ginger: may help stabilize cholesterol

• cinnamon: may help balance out spikes in blood sugar

• cardamom: cardamom plays a beneficial role in promoting metabolic health, glucose intolerance, and oxidative stress

• turmeric: a powerful antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals

• rosemary: may improve cognitive function

• allspice: can ease abdominal discomfort

• nutmeg: may be able to boost mood and improve cognitive function

Let us know what spices you using as the weather gets cold?

Food for Thought from Kiesha Yokers, @green.and.well

Kiesha Yokers is a Certified Holistic Health Coach, educator, and clean beauty advocate who strives to provide relatable content to those who wish to lower their toxic load and live a healthy, joy-filled life. She provides coaching, educational content, product guides, and other resourceful wellness and lifestyle content to inform and empower her readers. Kiesha’s passion is to help women navigate the world of holistic and low-tox living without all the confusion that can commonly come along with the journey.

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