The holidays are a magical time of year, but they can be pretty hectic too. What if you could get into the holiday spirit by doing something that cut stress and improved your health? You’re in luck! Improving health and well-being this holiday season may be as simple as adding some common holiday spices into your routine. Many spices have powerful mood and medicinal benefits that improve mental health, lift emotional well-being, and boost physical health. It’s no wonder spices used to be for royalty only! Let’s take a look at a few common holiday spices and learn how they can improve your well-being.
Cinnamon: One of cinnamon’s superpowers is that it has powerful antioxidant properties, more so than most other spices and superfoods. Cinnamon is also your secret weapon during the holidays because of its capacity to reduce blood sugar levels in a couple of different ways. It promotes insulin sensitivity making the body work more effectively with insulin and also reduces the speed at which carbohydrates are broken down in the digestive tract.
