Cardamom- The Winter Spice | Vasant Masala

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• During the winter season, when the temperatures
  drop to bone-chilling degrees, we often find
  warmth in our kitchen. We tend to gravitate
  towards the spices that provide warmth in our
  body and keep us safe from cold cough. One such
  spice is Cardamom, which is also known as the
  Queen of Spices in India, along with others
  like cinnamon, nutmeg, white Black pepper, etc.
  This magical spice has a bold pungent flavor and
  is especially beneficial during the winter
  season.

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What is Cardamom??

• Cardamom belongs to the ginger family, while the
  other members of this family are well-known for
  their roots, Cardamom is best-known for the
  flavors found in its fruits and seeds. The
  Cardamom pods are hand-picked just before
  ripening. It comes in brown (oven-dried), green
  (sun-dried), and white (bleached) forms. The main
  yielders of Cardamom are India, Sri Lanka, and
  Guatemala, while the largest consumers are India
  Scandinavia. Cardamom is an expensive spice,
  third only to Saffron Vanilla.

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• There are several health benefits of
  incorporating this magical spice into your daily
  diet, especially during the winters. Here, we
  have assembled a list for you 

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• Maintaining the proper blood pressure can be
  difficult during the winter season as physical
  activity is reduced on cold days. Eating a
  minimum of two cardamoms pods every day can help
  in maintaining desired blood pressure levels in
  winters.
• Cardamom has anti-inflammatory properties, which
  boost immunity and eliminate the possibility of
  catching any infection in winters
• Common infections like cold and cough can lead to
  inflammation in the respiratory tract. The
  anti-inflammatory effects of cardamom can help
  treat these conditions.
• Cardamom also relieves the problem of
  constipation. Consuming Cardamom to an extent can
  avoids constipation problems.
• The antioxidants, antibacterial properties in
  Cardamom can avert split ends and unhealthy scalp.

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• Incorporate this magical queen of spice in your
  winter diet and experience a cosy warm winter.
  And, to shop high-quality authentic spices
  visit Vasant Masala's Online Masala Store.
• You can also buy our spices from your nearby
  grocery store or from an e-commerce website like
  Flipkart Amazon. 
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