The three “c” spices – cardamon, cinnamon, clove – are
three of fall’s coziest 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! Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre presents some Toronto 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 listed with them reported 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 listed clove as one of the
chemo-therapeutic and chemo-preventive spices together with ginger,
black cumin, rosemary, pepper, and turmeric. (2) Further, to see if clove oil could prevent chronic conditions
like obesity, researchers tested rats and discovered that
eugenol, the main compound in clove oil averted the
high-fat-diet rats’ tendency to gain weight and be obese by modulating
the imbalance of microbiota of the gut. (3) Yorkville Chiropractic and Wellness Centre
appreciates the various benefits of clove for
some of our Toronto chiropractic patients.
ANTI-GLUCOSE: Cinnamon and Cardamom
Various types of cinnamon have been touted for their ability to normalize and/or improve glucose
levels in diabetes. Just how it is able to do this has been discussed
from many different angles: by increasing the insulin sensitivity
of receptor signaling pathways, lowering inflammation, inhibiting
glucose absorption, improving glucose uptake by glucose transported
proteins, and more. It has been demonstrated to be extremely safe,
too, which lead researchers to support its being discussed as part of the management of diabetes
with patients. (4) The leaf of true cinnamon – Ceylon cinnamon – has been reported to offer many health benefits, so
researchers put it to the test. They found
that leaf extracts of Ceylon cinnamon offered a multitude
of bioactivities from cholesterol esterase and micellization inhibition to glutathionase-S-transferase,
COX1 and COX2 inhibition as well as cytotoxicity against studied cancer cell lines (MCF7, HePG2, AN3CA) as well as being
anti-inflammatory and antilipidemic. (5) In lots of technical terms, Ceylon
cinnamon is seemingly effective as is
cardamom!
ANTI-DIABETIC AND ANTILIPIDEMIC AND ANTI-OBESITY: Cardamom
Helping diabetics deal 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. 3 g of cardamom a day taken from
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 consistent). Research highlighted
caradmom’s ability to enhance the metabolism of glucose. (6) A
review of randomized controlled trials that evaluated
the effects of green cardamom recorded that triglycerides levels
were significantly reduced with its use compared to control. (7)
Toronto chiropractic healthcare treatment plans promote
the use of healthy, natural interventions to help! Chiropractic care is health care!
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chiropractic care via The Cox® Technic System of Spinal Pain Management and nutrition.
Make your Toronto chiropractic
appointment today. As you cozy your way into fall, incorporate
the three ‘c’ fall spices for their spicy, healthy, and anti-disease traits!! Enjoy!