The Benefits of Cloves
WHAT ARE CLOVES?
Cloves are the aromatic flower buds that come from an evergreen tree. The herb is also found in both whole and ground forms. This versatile spice can be used to season vegetables, add flavor to hot beverages, and bring spicy warmth to cookies and cakes. We will take a deeper look into cloves and the benefits it has on our bodies and some of its practical uses.
NUTRITIONAL PROFILE
One teaspoon (2 grams) of ground cloves contains
Calories: 6
Carbs: 1 gram
Fiber: 1 gram
Manganese: 55% of the Daily Value (DV)
Vitamin K: 2% of the DV
CLOVES ARE HIGH IN ANTIOXIDANTS
Cloves are very rich in antioxidants, and if you didn't know, antioxidants are compounds that reduce imbalances between free radicals and antioxidants in your body, which can contribute to the development of many chronic diseases. Implementing cloves into your diet along with other antioxidant-rich foods can help improve your overall health.
CLOVES FIGHTS BACTERIA
As you guys know bad bacteria can be extremely harmful to our bodies. Cloves have been shown to have antimicrobial properties, meaning they can help stop the growth of microorganisms like bacteria. Cloves’ antimicrobial properties are so strong that they can also help fight bacteria that cause diarrhea and dehydration. This is one of the reasons why we use cloves in our Elderberry Syrup kit.