While nutmeg isn’t as popular as cinnamon, this spice is also used to add flavor to cakes, cookies or a warm cup of eggnog. Nutmeg is a versatile ingredient that can be used for both sweet and savory goods. It offers health benefits and contains antioxidants that can protect against free radical damage. Where does nutmeg come from? Nutmeg comes from […]

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Microgreens are used as gourmet ingredients in upscale restaurants, but dishes from these places are often more expensive compared to meals made with common ingredients. To save money, gardeners and home cooks have learned how to grow microgreens at home. But despite their “superfood” label, the levels of healthful compounds like phytonutrients in most varieties of microgreens […]

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It may sound like allspice is a premade blend of spices, but it’s actually a single spice. Allspice has a unique flavor profile that is often described as a blend of up to four different spices, hence the name. The spice is also used in folk medicine due to its potential health benefits. Allspice, also called Jamaican […]

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Most people associate cranberries with Thanksgiving, but there are lots of good reasons to eat cranberries year-round. Perfect as a snack or a main dish, cranberries are a nutrient powerhouse. With just 50 calories and four grams of sugar per cup, cranberries are low in calories and sugar, especially when compared to other fruits. Cranberries have […]

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Pumpkin is a variety of squash that may come to mind during popular holidays like Halloween or Thanksgiving. This nutrient-rich vegetable is low in calories, but full of vitamins and minerals. Pumpkin seeds, leaves and juice are also full of nutrients. Health benefits of pumpkin Pumpkin offers amazing benefits, including being one of the best-known sources of […]

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