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Manahawkin Nutrition Tip: Enjoy Fall's 3 "C" Spices

The 3 “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are 3 of fall’s comfiest spices! Added to everything from tea and coffee to soups, entrees, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and the body! Manahawkin Chiropractic Center shares some Manahawkin healthy tips about these three “anti” (anti-diseases’, that is!) spices as the seasons change in parts of the world.

ANTI-LOTS OF DISEASES! Clove

A review of 24 tropical spices and herbs with cardamom and clove listed with them discovered on the nutritional value, health advantages, and phytochemical properties of them consisting of anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, antimicrobial, anti-obesity, anti-diabetic, cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, and nervous system activities. (1) In a recent study about the anti-cancer effect of Mediterranean diet spices, researchers listed clove as one of the chemo-therapeutic and chemo-preventive spices along with ginger, black cumin, rosemary, pepper, and turmeric. (2) Further, in a rat study, researchers tested rats and found that eugenol, the main compound in clove oil prevented the high-fat-diet rats’ obesity by controlling gut dysbiosis. (3) Manahawkin Chiropractic Center appreciates the various benefits of clove for some of our Manahawkin chiropractic patients.

ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom

Various types of cinnamon have been hyped for their ability to normalize and/or enhance glucose levels in diabetes. Just how it’s able to do this has been debated from many different angles: by increasing the insulin sensitivity of receptor signaling pathways, decreasing inflammation, hindering glucose absorption, enhancing glucose uptake by glucose moved proteins, and more. It has been shown to be extremely safe, too, which lead researchers to endorse its being discussed as part of the management of diabetes with patients. (4) The leaf of true cinnamon – Ceylon cinnamon – has been described as offering many health benefits, so researchers put it to the test. They found that leaf extracts of Ceylon cinnamon had a multitude of bioactivities from cholesterol esterase and micellization inhibition to glutathionase-S-transferase, COX1 and COX2 inhibition as well as cytotoxicity against cancer cells they tested as well as being anti-inflammatory and antilipidemic. (5) In lots of technical terms, Ceylon cinnamon is seemingly healthy as is cardamom!

ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom

Helping diabetics contend with their glucose levels is important, and cardamom is another beneficial spice. Known as the “queen of spice,” caradmom’s anti-diabetic ability seems to come from its effect on metabolic factors like glycemic indices. Taking 3 g of cardamom daily for 8 weeks to 3 months significantly affected HbA1C and Homeostatic Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (how much insulin the body needed to keep blood sugar levels consistent). Research emphasized caradmom’s ability to enhance the metabolism of glucose. (6) A review of randomized controlled trials evaluating the effects of green cardamom reported that triglycerides levels were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7) Manahawkin chiropractic healthcare treatment plans encourage the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!

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Schedule your Manahawkin chiropractic appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, invite the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease features!! Enjoy!

 
Manahawkin Chiropractic Center enjoys the cozy three fall spices starting with “C” – clove, cardamon and cinnamon! Their “anti” properties are so healthy 
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