- You can bounce and dribble a fully ripe cranberry.
- New England sailors ate cranberries to fend off scurvy, thanks to their rich store of vitamin C.
- Nutmeg contains potassium, calcium, iron and manganese.
- Ground nutmeg and honey creates a paste that can reduce scars, clear acne and make skin appear brighter.
- Ground clove can ease dental pain and promote healing.
- Clove tea can ease nausea.
- Chinese medicine uses cinnamon to treat colds, nausea, diarrhea and menstrual cramps.
- Two teaspoons of cinnamon contains 12 calories.
- 100 grams of peppermint contains 569 mg of potassium.
- Peppermint contains beta-carotene, B-complex vitamins and vitamins A, C, E and K.
- The Romans believed that consuming mint could boost intelligence.
- Allspice has been found to be anti-inflammatory, anti-flatulent and reduces bloating.
- The Ancient Mayans believed that vanilla could boost libido.
- Speaking of Mayans, along with the Aztecs, these ancient cultures believed that cocoa could improve muscle strength, heart health and fertility.
- Cocoa was originally consumed cold and unsweetened, frequently mixed with chili peppers.
- Studies show that ginger reduces inflammation in a manner similar to NSAIDs such as aspirin.
- Ginger can lower cholesterol and work as a blood thinner.
- While mistletoe is considered toxic, the leaves and berries are actually a high-protein food for many animals.
- The scientific name for American mistletoe—Phoradendron—is translated as “thief of the tree,” due to the parasitic nature of the plant.
- Pine needle tea has been found to ease varicose veins, kidney ailments, sclerosis and fatigue, as well as improve eyesight, mental clarity and vitality.
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