Welcome to Thankful Thursday, hosted in December by Iris at Grace Alone. Do visit her blog and join us!
“Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good: blessed is the man that trusteth in Him.” (Psalm 34:8)
This week, as Christmas approaches, I am thinking about the fragrances and flavors we associate with the holiday — especially cinnamon, nutmeg and other spices. Sometimes the mere thought of these aromas brings a cozy feeling…and we can be thankful that many of them are even good for you! For example, I am thankful to learn that…
…cinnamon has antibacterial properties, and may even help reduce blood sugar in people with diabetes. Cinnamon tea can also help with cold and flu congestion.
…nutmeg can help with a wide range of symptoms, including insomnia, anxiety and joint pain. For centuries, it has been a remedy for digestive upset.
…ginger is a classic remedy for stomach upset, as well as for coughs and nasal congestion. You can make tea from grated or sliced ginger, or add a few drops of essential oil to steaming water and breathe in the vapors.
…cloves, with their atibacterial, anti-inflammatory properties, help relieve coughs from bronchitis and maintain digestive tract health.
All of these benefits are gifts directly from God’s creation. And they taste so good, too. In Psalm 34:8, we are reminded that the Lord is good; here, the word “good” can mean bountiful, cheerful and yes, merry. What could be better than that?
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Thanks!! Loved learning this, some of it I had already heard but forgotten until now! I think I will go grab some spices and make some tea!!
This was great! It is nice to know spices have excellent benefits… The Lord indeed is good to us!
Good post.
Dear Judith,
Thank you for your kind comments on my blog. I’m so glad you stopped by for a visit! I love your site and will be back often. God bless you and stay in touch!
The simple things are so often the very best, and God gives us so many of them to enjoy if we only take the time to look. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us, Judith. I love the smell and taste of all of those spices, and to know they are also good for us makes it all even better.