Nutmeg- Nutritional Benefits

By:Narayan Thakur, Updated: Jul 25, 2021 | 01:05 IST

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A Proustian moment, in which a name or sound conjures up fragrance and memory, is unusual. That's what the Nutmeg does. When you hear the word nutmeg, it conjures up images of your mother's kitchen, filled with the aroma of fresh spices. Both professionally and privately, our cooks have long used nutmeg in their dishes. In fact, the much-loved biriyani can’t be made without nutmeg. The one utilized in different cuisines is technically the dried kernel of the evergreen Myristica fragrans tree which comes from Indonesia. Apart from cooking, nutmeg oil is widely incorporated in herbal medicines. These days various studies have been undertaken to showcase the medicinal values of nutmeg.



Health Benefits of Nutmeg:

Nutmeg in general helps to improve the following issues:
  • Heart Health
  • Brain Function
  • Digestive System
  • Depression
  • Cancer
Nutritional Benefits of Nutmeg:
Naturally, nutmegs are loaded with healthy nutrients.

NUTRIENTS

MEASURE
Calories
26

Folates

19%of RDA
Carbs

49.29g

Protein

5.84 g

Vitamin C

5% of RDA
Phosphorus

30% of RDA


Key health benefits of Nutmegs:

1. Increases Libido: Nutmegs are not aphrodisiacs but studies suggest that nutmeg extracts consumed in a particular quantity as per body weight can stimulate male sexual activity and performance.

2. Fights E. coli Bacteria: Antibacterial compounds of nutmegs are found to control harmful 0157 E.coli bacteria that cause extreme sickness and death.

3. Relieves Stress: Mild sedative compounds of nutmegs can mimic an antidepressant and anti-anxiety effect. This happens because of the elemicin and myristicin that are present in nutmeg.

4. Controls Arthritis: Anti-inflammatory properties monoterpenes of nutmeg can helps to diminish swelling and related joint pain. Hence it is a must-try relief for arthritis patients.

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