How does such a little spice have so much power?

Many of cinnamon’s fantastic properties come from one substance, something called, which is naturally present in cinnamon. According to Parikh, is the source of many of the antifungal and antibacterial properties that make cinnamon such a great addition to your diet.

But that’s not all. “Cinnamon’s high concentration of antioxidants can help protect the body from damage from free radicals and reduce inflammation, reducing the risk of cancer and other diseases,” explains Farley.

The combination of, antioxidants and cinnamon’s high fiber content are some of the characteristics that lend it its incredible positive effects on the human body.

How to Include Cinnamon in Your Diet

Even with all this evidence pointing to the wonders of cinnamon, we are absolutely not advocating you start guzzling it – it has been found to be toxic in large doses.

We are, however, wholeheartedly encouraging a little pinch (or stick) here and there in places you might otherwise have overlooked (in your tea or coffee, added to savory dishes, etc.) – if not for your overall health, for its undeniably enchanting aroma and flavor.

And while we all have fell victim to the irresistible smells wafting through an otherwise bleak airport experience, this does not make Cinnabon a free-for-all. Not only is it much better to use cinnamon in healthy recipes, but you’re going to want to source your cinnamon somewhere you trust for several reasons.

How Much Is Too Much

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Enjoyed in cuisines the world over for its warm, spicy-sweet aroma and flavor, ginger complements both sweet and savory dishes. This lovely off-white to light brown spice is ground from the dried ginger root.

Ground Ginger Root is a convenient form for baked foods, curries, and chutneys and for sprinkling on applesauce and other cooked fruit and vegetable dishes.

Ginger also lends its hot, spicy flavor to condiments, relishes, sauces, stir-fries, pickles, beverages, candies, and all types of desserts. Our bulk ginger is kosher certified and non-irradiated.

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One of the most easily recognizable spices used in middle eastern cuisine, turmeric (Curcuma longa) has a slightly bitter, warm taste. A close relation to ginger, the turmeric shrub is primarily cultivated in southeast Asia and parts of Africa. It is often used as part of food seasonings for spicy curries and pungent mustards. Like other strong organic spices, turmeric is typically used in a ground form for culinary purposes.

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