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Heart Healthy
HOLIDAY SPICES
BY SHEILA WARREN, RN, GMC WOMEN'S HEALTH NAVIGATOR
The holidays are
coming-and so
are some of my
favorite flavors.
Spices are created
from plants and
have unexpected
health benefits.
Just remember
Sheila Warren, RN
to enjoy them in
healthy foods instead of high-fat treats.
Cinnamon
Cloves
These are the unopened flower buds
from an evergreen clove tree. When
picked, they are pink and turn brown
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Peppermint
Peppermint flavoring comes from
the leaves of peppermint plants. In
summer, sprigs of fresh mint are often
available at farmers markets. They
can be steeped in tea. Year-round, tea
made of dried peppermint leaves is
readily available.
Health benefits:
* Can help with decongestion.
* May relieve headache symptoms.
* Helps ease indigestion and
upset stomach.
Cocoa
Although chocolate candy doesn't
offer many health benefits, one of its
primary ingredients-cocoa-is full of
nutrition. Cocoa is made from the dried
and fermented seed of the cacao plant.
For uses that don't involve a lot of sugar,
sprinkle powdered, unsweetened cocoa
If using these spices is new to you or you
have specific dietary constraints, ask your
physician before you indulge. Bon appétit!
on fruit, or add it to dishes like chili or
beef stew.
Health benefits:
* Is a good source of flavonoids
(antioxidants).
* May help regulate blood sugar.
* May lower blood pressure. n
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TOP PHOTO BY THINKSTOCK
Cinnamon sticks are the dried inner
bark of the cinnamon tree. Cinnamon
is one of the oldest known spices. It's
also available as a ground powder. Try
adding a dash to your oatmeal, coffee
or tea for a boost of nutrients and flavor.
Health benefits:
* It may help control blood sugar,
according to a recent study.
* Studies of the oils in cinnamon
show it is antimicrobial and
anti-inflammatory.
* Cinnamon's scent improves focus.
as they dry. Besides sprinkling ground
cloves on holiday sweets, you can add a
rich note to bean dishes including soup
and chili.
Health benefits:
* They're rich in antioxidants.
* Eugenol acts as an anti-inflammatory
(at least in animal studies).
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