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7 anti-inflammatory spices to use in all of your baked goods this season
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Cinnamon
Cinnamon is a holiday baking staple: Its naturally sweet, warming, and super comforting.
But the pop in you use when it comes to reducing inflammation in your body matters.
Ceylon cinnamon is considered true cinnamon, containing many properties that give its anti-inflammatory properties.
registered dietitian and consultant with Balance One supplements
BTW, its also one of the topspices that make you poopfor when youre feeling constipated.
Its also the superstar ingredient in cinnamon buns and pretty much every apple desserts.
(Bonus holiday flavor perk: Its packed with pumpkin, too).
Ginger
Aromatic, sweet, and spicy, ginger adds a delicious kick to baked goods.
Ginger is a unique spice in that it contains compounds known as gingerols and shogaols, says Best.
These compounds act as antioxidants in the body, working to neutralize free radical damage.
This is why ginger is considered such a potent anti-inflammatory spice.
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When consumed, many of these compounds give the consumer antioxidant benefits by reducing free radical damage.
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And in addition to fighting inflammation, Best explains that allspice also protects the gastrointestinal system.
), biscuits, or pumpkin cheesecake.
You could make a winter holiday bread, likethis breakfast-ready paleo pumpkin bread recipe.
Cardamom goes well with citrus, fruits, coconut, cinnamon, chocolate, and allspice flavors.
Better yet, makethese almond and cardamom-scented shortbread cookies.
Anise
Anise is another special holiday baking spice and has that unmistakably distinct black licorice flavor.
When it comes to baking, theyre similar but star anise is slightly more bitter.
Either can be ground into a holiday biscotti or shortbread cookie.
Because of anises strong flavor plus digestive benefits, it can be the sweetest ending to any meal.
Try adding it tothese peanut butter baked applestheyre the ideal healthy holiday dessert.
Try stirring zaatar into hummus dips or savory breads, or make zaatar crackers.
Our personal favorite use for sumac, however, isthis sumac-seasoned flatbread pizza.
Nutmeg is a milder tasting, very versatile spice.
If you want to go all out, you could also try your hand at making thisnutmeg-spiced zucchini bread.
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