🌿Cardamom – the gentle dentist🌿

These plump, round little seeds make for a very interesting spice. It has unique properties you won’t find anywhere else. So, the question is, what else is there that’s natural (no creepy chemical chewing gum, please!) that you can chew to freshen your breath and nourish your body with beneficial natural substances at the same time?

This spice has quite a distinctive flavour – a sort of combination of a warm, spicy taste with a hint of floral freshness. This bouquet of aromas works very well not only in tea and coffee, but also in a variety of desserts. This invaluable combination of velvety flavour and incredible health benefits is good for both our taste buds and our bodies. There are three types of cardamom – white, black and green (the most common).

🌱 Health benefits of cardamom:

• regulates stomach function, improving digestion;
• the iron in this spice has a positive effect on the circulatory system;
• magnesium and potassium have a beneficial effect on the cardiovascular system;
• manganese strengthens the joints and is also beneficial for the brain and nervous system;
• the essential oils in this aromatic spice provide excellent support for the respiratory system and boost the immune system;

Black cardamom is a champion when it comes to antioxidants, which (as we all know by heart) prevent cell damage by protecting the body from free radicals. A key point is that ongoing research has repeatedly confirmed that this Eastern superfood promotes better liver function and, when consumed regularly, acts as a significant barrier against cancer.

It should be noted that, like any other product, cardamom has certain contraindications. What does this mean? It means that pregnant women, people with various stomach conditions, and those taking large quantities of medication or suffering from chronic illnesses must consult a doctor before consuming this spice. And, of course, children under the age of 7 should also avoid this oriental spice.

So, what can we say in conclusion? One thing is certain – by adding these plump little seeds to your diet, you will delight your taste buds and provide your body with significant support. And if we are so fortunate that this delicate spice has survived from ancient times to the present day, it would be simply foolish not to take advantage of the significant benefits that this fragrant wonder-spice so generously bestows upon us.