Cardamom Pods

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Cardamom, also known as Elaichi in India, is one of the oldest spices in the world, besides being the third most expensive spice after saffron and vanilla. Cardamom is grown extensively in South India. The spice is high in the phytochemical cineole, which positively affects many ailments and conditions. Cardamom pods can be green or black/brown. Green cardamom is considered to be the best. It is used as a spice, as a tea, and as a medicine. 100g of cardamom contains energy (300 kcal), carbohydrates (68 g), protein (11 g), dietary fiber (28 g), and no cholesterol (0mg). Cardamom is rich in various vitamins and micronutrients as well. These include niacin, pyridoxine, riboflavin, thiamine, vitamin A, vitamin C, sodium, potassium, calcium, copper, iron, manganese, magnesium, phosphorous, and zinc. Health Benefits Of Cardamom Cardamom is an ideal spice with many health benefits. The most popular health benefits are listed below. Prevents Colorectal Cancer Cancer, particularly colorectal cancer, is one of the leading causes of death around the world. The rising cost of conventional cancer therapy and the subsequent side effects have encouraged researchers to look for alternatives that are sustainable. Studies have shown that dietary cardamom had a positive result in counteracting colorectal cancer to an extent of 48%.