The best part? You most likely have it in your kitchen cabinet. It is about nutmeg. This popular spice with a spicy smell and taste has an exceptionally distinctive aroma. It is widely used in the kitchen, mainly as an addition to dinner dishes and desserts. Some people also sprinkle it on winter tea. Nutmeg is also a great addition to coffee. Just a pinch of this spice is enough to feel its beneficial effects.
Nutmeg is rich in fiber, protein, fatty acids, pectin and carbohydrates. It is also an invaluable source of vitamins A, C and B. In addition, nutmeg provides minerals such as magnesium, iron, potassium, sodium, calcium, zinc and phosphorus. In addition to a number of medicinal properties, preventing thrombosis, etc., it can also suppress our appetite and accelerate metabolism. And this is very good news for people who are on a diet or just want to control their weight. It helps in digestion and lowers cholesterol levels.
Morning coffee will never be better. Add this spice and your weight loss will take off
The fiber it contains is responsible for a longer feeling of satiety and reduces appetite, so we do not eat unhealthy snacks between meals. In addition, nutmeg has calming and stress-reducing properties, which helps us sleep better. And as we know, excess stress and insufficient hours of sleep contribute to weight gain. Nutmeg also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Eugenol is responsible for this, an ingredient that also helps lower high cholesterol and reduces the risk of stomach ulcers.
Nutmeg is not only a good addition to dishes (e.g. goulash) and desserts, but also to coffee/ Illustrative photo Shutterstock/Annmell_sun
All this together makes a pinch of nutmeg the perfect addition to your morning coffee. The best is ground nutmeg, which you can get for a few zlotys in almost every supermarket. Thanks to it, our coffee will be aromatic and its taste much more intense. Nutmeg has a sweet-spicy taste and a delicate nutty note.
Attention! Nutmeg should be consumed in moderation. It contains a hallucinogenic and psychoactive substance. The safe dose for humans (of course, ultimately it depends on weight) is approximately 0.5 g. It should not be consumed by people who have an allergic reaction to this spice, pregnant women, children and people suffering from nervous diseases. However, for everyone, if consumed too much, it can be toxic, harmful and hallucinogenic.
Finally, it should be mentioned that just drinking coffee with nutmeg (or eating any other single product) will not “guarantee” us losing unnecessary kilograms. For the weight loss process to be successful, effective and, above all, safe, you need to take care of several basic factors. The diet we use should be prepared based on consultation with a specialist, properly balanced and tailored to our individual needs. It should depend on our capabilities and physiological needs, our physical activity, caloric demand and general health condition.
Source: Gazeta
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