When you think vanilla, your mind likely instantly pictures sweets, such as cupcakes, cookies and slices. And yes, while vanilla is usually in sweet foods, it's also a savoury delight; perfect for marinades, spice rubs, dips, sauce and more. Most of these recipes, however, will often use vanilla extract, which is high in sugar and additives. This means that the benefits of vanilla are often outweighed by adverse impacts.
This doesn't mean you can't enjoy this sweet delight, though. Natural vanilla is a widely accessible option, and it is packed with nutritional benefits that will have your body feeling fantastic. That's why in our products, such as our Dreamy Vanilla Latte, we only use natural vanilla, because you deserve the best for your health.
Not sure why vanilla is so amazing in its natural form? We've broken it down below:
It can help you detox
Detoxing helps remove toxins from the body caused by bad foods, pollution and even harmful chemicals found in beauty products. Vanilla contains vanillin and vanillic acid, which naturally detox the body from these harmful toxins. Consuming it helps neutralise free radicals that could otherwise damage cells. When ingested regularly, detoxing foods, like this, may even help to prevent certain diseases, such as heart disease.
Detoxing is not just about reducing disease risk. It can also help you feel more revitalised, more energetic, less sluggish and more ready to take on any challenge that the world throws at you.
Vanilla can boost your mood.
Vanilla is linked to mood-lifting and antidepressant effects as it helps to increase serotonin and dopamine levels in the brain. This can help you feel naturally lifted and elevated, especially during stressful or high-pressure times. Though it cannot 'cure' mood-based conditions such as depression, it can provide temporary relief from their effects, which can assist alongside treatment from a professional.
Vanilla can improve the skin.
Acne and skin conditions can be tricky to manage, and they can easily worsen if your routine slips or as your hormones shift. Due to the anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties of vanilla, it is connected with improvements to skin health (our largest organ). Eating vanilla isn't the only way to reap the benefits. Natural vanilla creams, face masks and scrubs can also help reduce redness, calm acne and assist with skin irritations. This may help reduce reliance on chemical treatments, which damage the skin.
Vanilla contains essential minerals.
What may surprise you the most out of all the above benefits is that vanilla is a great source of essential vitamins and minerals, which support bodily functions. Some of the most potent in vanilla include potassium, magnesium, calcium and manganese. These are fantastic for maintaining hydration, supporting muscle health, reducing blood pressure, boosting energy, supporting immunity, strengthening bones and teeth health, supporting metabolism, and reducing anxiety, to name a few.
Imagine just how much your body will benefit by swapping your daily coffee for a Dreamy Vanilla Latte. Now, don't imagine it. Make it a reality by shopping for it online!
We're advocates for your health.
At Jomeis Fine Foods, we use the cleanest ingredients to produce products that are fantastic for your mind and body. Make a small switch by choosing our range, and your body will soon thank you for it.
