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½ Tsp Pumpkin Spice

Pumpkin spice is a spice blend typically made from cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves, used to flavor baked goods and beverages. In a 1/2 teaspoon serving, it contributes flavor and small amounts of phytonutrients but minimal calories.

Beneficial properties

antioxidant compounds warming spice blend low calorie flavoring naturally sodium-free

Nutritional highlights

It provides very small amounts of manganese and other trace minerals, along with polyphenols from spices such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg.

Caution. Some pumpkin spice blends may contain cassia cinnamon, which can be high in coumarin; very high habitual intakes may be a concern for people with liver disease or those taking anticoagulants.

Conditions it helps with

Chronic Inflammation
Includes: Inflammation
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