11/10/2025
Pumpkin spice, like cinnamon, nutmeg and allspice, these are all very warming spices, and that’s great for fall when the weather gets colder. Cinnamon not only gives a natural sweetness to food without additional sugar, but it also helps reduce the glucose spike should you eat sweet or processed carbohydrates. It’s a great example of a spice that has antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and anti-tumor properties. A compound called cinnamaldehyde gives cinnamon its flavor and smell and is also the source of the health benefits.
An anti-inflammatory diet is an eating style that emphasizes whole, nutrient-rich foods to help reduce chronic inflammation and lower the risk of certain diseases, like heart disease and diabetes.
**The Power of Pumpkin Spice** 🎃
The spices that make up the pumpkin spice blend have been shown to have these qualities and potential health benefits.
-Cinnamon: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, supports cardiovascular health
-Ginger: Anti-inflammatory, helps with nausea
-Nutmeg: Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory
-Clove: Antioxidant, supports pain relief
-Allspice: Anti-inflammatory, supports digestive health.
