Study shows cardamom increases appetite, burns fat

Spice could be used to aid weight loss, athletic performance, convalescence

Cardamom has shown a range of health benefits, including weight loss and inflammation reduction. Courtesy Photo
Cardamom has shown a range of health benefits, including weight loss and inflammation reduction. Courtesy Photo

A new study by Texas A&M AgriLife revealed a range of health and dietary benefits of consuming cardamom, including increased appetite, fat loss and inflammation reduction, making the spice a “superfood.”

The study’s principal investigator, Luis Cisneros- Zevallos, Ph.D., horticulture and food science professor, Department of Horticultural Sciences in the Texas A&M College of Agriculture and…