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Health Benefits:
Aids in digestion
Anti viral qualities
Combats fatigue
May reduce risk of stroke
Promotes healthy gums and teeth
Relieves chest infections
Relieves cold sores
Relieves constipation
Relieves indigestion
Nutrition:
Serving size: 1 tsp; Calories: 6; Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 0mg; Carbs: 2.1g; Sugars: .1g; Protein: .1g; Potassium: 0%DV; Vitamin A: 0%DV; Vitamin C: 0%DV; Calcium: 1%DV; Iron: 1%DV
Did You Know?
- Cloves are actually unopened, sundried flowerbuds from a clove tree.
Ways to Eat:
- In soups or broths
- In curry powder
- In apple cider
- To Thanksgiving stuffing
Farming Trivia:
- Native to the Maluku Islands in Indonesia.
- Madagascar, Tanzania, and Zanzibar are the biggest producers or cloves.
- Archaeologists have found evidence of cloves in Syria, dating back to 1,721 BCE.
Note: Always consult a physician for any specific health questions and concerns. Some of this information may be subject to change should there be any new findings from Federal Health Administration (FHA), Food & Drug Administration (FDA), American Medical Association (AMA), American Cancer Society (ACS), and / or other leading food, nutrition and medical advisors.
