Winter spices: discover which ones help us live and sleep better!

Winter is a unique season, characterized by harsh weather and the holidays that bring along the unmistakable scent of spices that enhance menus and accompany our wellness “rituals”.

Let’s discover the 5 spices of the holidays and all their benefits for health and sleep!

1. Cinnamon

With its intensely aromatic and slightly sweet scent, cinnamon is undoubtedly the most representative spice of winter holidays.

Also called the “spice of the sun”, cinnamon stimulates metabolism, reduces blood sugar accumulation and cholesterol levels, and improves mood.

You can use it in the kitchen to prepare cakes and cookies, add an exotic touch to soups, or make herbal tea and relax before bed.

2. Cloves

This spice is immediately associated with hot mulled wine of the Christmas holidays but the taste of cloves, fragrant and slightly bitter, also suits roasts, stews, and teas.

Thanks to active compounds that relieve emotional tensions, this spice is excellent for promoting a state of calm.

3. Ginger

Ginger is the king of winter spices, often used in evening teas for its warming effect. Thanks to its extraordinary anti-inflammatory properties, it is also a panacea for coughs, colds, and digestive disorders that can hinder good sleep.

You can use it fresh or dried not only to prepare hot drinks but also in meat or fish recipes with an exotic taste and spicy desserts.

4. Nutmeg

With its delicate and slightly tangy notes, this unique spice is suitable for flavoring sweet and savory dishes.

Because of its high content of myristicin (a compound with natural soothing properties), nutmegs can calm the nervous system and improve sleep quality.

5. Star anise

Another distinctive but less common spice is star anise, also known as “badiana.”

Much loved in the East for its intense flavor and excellent properties, star anise is traditionally used to promote good sleep, relieve digestive discomfort, and aid breathing during the cold months.

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