Are Peppermints good?
Peppermints are good. They freshen your breath and remind us about the holidays. However, eating too many can be bad because of the sugar and empty calories. But did you know peppermints have hidden benefits?
ALL ABOUT ANTIOXIDANTS
According to www.spanglercandy.com, “Peppermint oil in candy canes contain a substantial amount of antioxidants, in fact among the highest found in nature.” Antioxidants are a substance that inhibits oxidation, especially one used to counteract the deterioration of stored food products.
FRESHEN UP YOUR BREATH
Peppermint can help freshen your breath in the morning or right before an important meeting. Freshening up your breath is an important part of everyday life and something that is great for a peppermint to do.
TURN AROUND TUMMY TROUBLES
Peppermints can help even out your stomach. It can help calm your stomach acid and just overall help turn around tummy troubles!
CURB CRAVINGS
Peppermints can help stop cravings of sweets or other cravings! I know that eating peppermints help curb my cravings for ice cream!
EASE TENSION HEADACHES
“Often caused by stress, anxiety, and fatigue, tension headaches can be a frustrating ailment to deal with. Some studies have found that tension headaches may be alleviated with peppermint, including one study that found using peppermint is as effective as taking acetaminophen after 15 minutes. Pretty impressive.” says Spangler Candy.
BOOSTS CONCENTRATION
Psychology professors have touted that peppermint candy given prior to a test increases performances. And schools have put it to the test with positive results, noting a change of focus and alertness.
RELIEVE YOUR STUFFY NOSE
Spangler Candy explains that, “Sometimes home remedies work more than anything else when it comes to clearing your sinuses. The menthol in peppermint is known to be an effective decongestant to open up nasal passages. It’s also soothing to the throat that can calm a dry cough. Plus a sweet treat tastes extra good when you aren’t feeling your best.”
There are tons of things that peppermints can do. Considering carrying some peppermints with you, and they can help with all of the above items!