The three “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
3 of fall’s comfiest spices! Added to foods and
drinks from tea and coffee to soups, main
courses, and desserts, these spices do spice up the taste buds…and
the body! Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC shares some La Grande healthy tips
about these three “anti” (anti-diseases’, that is!) spices as the seasons
change around the world.
ANTI-LOTS OF DISEASES! Clove
A review of 24 tropical spices and herbs with cardamom and
clove among them discovered on the nutritional
value, health advantages, and phytochemical properties of them including
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 spices in the
Mediterranean diet, researchers included 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 discovered that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil averted the
high-fat-diet rats’ obesity by controlling
gut dysbiosis. (3) Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
values the variety of benefits of clove for
some of our La Grande chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various kinds of cinnamon have been hyped for their ability to normalize and/or improve glucose
levels in diabetes. Just how it’s able to do this has been discussed
from many different angles: by increasing the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, lowering inflammation, hindering
glucose absorption, enhancing glucose uptake by glucose moved
proteins, and more. It has been shown to be extremely safe,
too, which guided researchers to support its being discussed as part of diabetes management
with patients. (4) The leaf of true cinnamon – Ceylon cinnamon – has been described
as offering all sorts of health benefits, so
researchers tested it. They found
that leaf extracts of Ceylon cinnamon gave 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 quite effective as is
cardamom!
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom
Helping diabetics cope 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 rest in its effect on metabolic factors like glycemic
indices. Taking 3 g of cardamom daily for
8 weeks to 3 months significantly impacted HbA1C and Homeostatic
Model Assessment of Insulin Resistance (how much insulin the body needed
to keep blood sugar levels in line). Research highlighted
caradmom’s ability to improve the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials that studied
the effects of green cardamom recorded that triglycerides levels
were significantly decreased with its use compared to control. (7)
La Grande chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
CONTACT Paulette Hugulet, DC, LLC
Listen to this PODCAST
with Dr. Lee Hazen and Cheri Hazen RN on The Back Doctors Podcast with
Dr. Michael Johnson as they describe relieving
chiropractic care via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and nutrition.
Schedule your La Grande chiropractic
appointment now. As you cozy your way into fall, invite
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spiciness
and their healthiness and especially their anti-disease-ness!! Enjoy!