What's the most popular trio during the holiday season? If you're thinking the Three Wise Men, think again. It's cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg -- these spices make more appearances than the magi this time of year!
You've used them to perk up pumpkin pie, give gusto to gingerbread and add excitement to your eggnog. But did you know these fragrant seasonings can help your weight-loss efforts?
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Titillate your taste buds by substituting these spices where you'd normally use sugar, honey and even butter. You'll save big on calories and fat!
Plus, cinnamon and ginger offer some noteworthy health benefits. Read about them below, then try our deliciously different ways to sprinkle, dash or shake on these sensational spices:
A Sprinkle of Good Health
A dusting of cinnamon might do more than contribute spicy-sweet flavor to foods. According to some research, it's also been shown to inhibit bacteria that cause food poisoning. A Kansas State University study revealed that adding just a teaspoon of powdered cinnamon to a quart of apple juice killed off E. coli and other bacteria that can cause illness.
Ginger is a staple in Asian cooking, but it's been used to allay digestive problems in the East for more than 2,500 years. Lately, it's been gaining popularity for soothing the symptoms of arthritis, too. However, ginger is best known for its effectiveness in easing the wooziness, nausea and vomiting that accompanies motion sickness.
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