Posted on 08/14/2023 10:32:36 PM PDT by ConservativeMind
A study revealed a range of health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom, including increased appetite, fat loss and inflammation reduction, making the spice a "superfood."
Luis Cisneros-Zevallos, Ph.D. said the study shows cardamom could be a healthy dietary choice, and that its consumption can help maintain lean body weight and reduce fat.
Cardamom is a popular spice in many parts of the world and the study findings should expand its popularity. The spice has a warm herbal flavor and an aroma that blends eucalyptus, mint and pepper.
"Cardamom is a spice little known in the U.S. but very common in other parts of the world," Cisneros-Zevallos said. "What we found is that this small spice can burn calories and maintain body weight while increasing appetite and food consumption."
The studies were conducted using live animal specimens and applied various doses of cardamom seeds in a regular diet. Researchers found that cardamom increases appetite but also increases energy expenditure and fat mass reduction, Cisneros-Zevallos said.
The study also provided estimated dosages for humans—at least 77 milligrams of cardamom bioactives for an adult around 132 pounds. It stated this beneficial dose may be obtained from consuming at least eight to 10 cardamom pods every day.
The study confirmed cardamom modulates neural circuits that regulate adipose tissue lipolysis and mitochondrial oxidative metabolism in liver and skeletal muscle.
Cisneros-Zevallos said other related studies have shown cardamom has anti-inflammatory properties. His research indicates that cardamom may reduce low-grade inflammation that can lead to chronic inflammation and the development of a range of diseases.
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Eight to ten pods gave the benefit. The study doesn’t seem to mention which color of cardamom might be best.
which color of cardamom
Sounds like a sweater. I’ll go with the white cardamom.
I don’t need my appetite increased, but I’m all for burning of the fat. Maybe I’ll try a small amount in pill form.
Eating 7 Pods of anything (other than string beans) sounds like a bit of a chore.
As described, Cardamom might have a taste similar to Tarragon, which is like a Super-Duper form of Basil, but a little less sharp in aroma.
The pods are pretty small. It would be like eating 3-4 Lima beans, volume wise.
Oh, that is small. Nothing like your typical Vanilla Bean
Pod, which may be around 10 inches long and heavy as leather.
Cardamom is in Swedish tea cakes, aka Mexican wedding cookies. Also, as you leave an Indian restaurant, you see a bowl of sugared cardamom seeds with a little spoon. Those are for you to chew on for fresh breath, like an after dinner mint.
I’m surprised cardamom increases appetite if it is served at the end of a meal.
Also, how many seeds are in a pod? I thought they must be sold as whole seeds, but I don’t know.
You can find it in the spice aisle at Safeway or at your local Indian grocery store.
I was introduced to cardamom in baked goods. It is a nice spice for chai tea as well.
Awesome. We use it quite often.
Tarragon is my favorite spice. I’ll have to check in to cardamom.
Add please...............
Sounds like a laxative.
That explains the weight loss..................
I hate tarragon. But I like cardamom. Not sure how they are similar.
I like cardamom in pumpkin dishes.
If weight loss is required, a *decrease* in appetite would seem to be in order.
Will it grow in your back yard in the northeast?
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