CINNAMON

5 tbsp SpinneysFOOD Fine Cinnamon

1 tsp ground cloves

1 tsp ground mace

½ tsp SpinneysFOOD Fine Ginger

Pinch of SpinneysFOOD Fine White Pepper

Pinch of ground cardamom

Pinch of SpinneysFOOD Fine Coriander

Pinch of ground star anise

Pinch of ground nutmeg

Various studies have shown that a supplementary ¾ teaspoon of cinnamon per day can also reduce triglycerides, cholesterol and blood sugar in individuals with metabolic disease.

1 Combine all the ingredients in a bowl. 2 Store in a sealed jar.

Overnight speculaas oats with apples and seed crunch

Researchers have linked the antioxidant qualities of cardamom to a proven capacity for lowering blood pressure, while its diuretic effect tends to promote healthy, regular urination.

Various ancient cultures chewed cardamom pods as a remedy for bad breath, and present science tends to bear them out – extracts in test tubes have been shown to work against the mouth bacterias that cause dental cavities.