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Cinnamon: Cinnamon comes from the bark of a tropical evergreen, just like its cousin cassia. It has an ancient pedigree, even being used to embalm a few pharaohs. That may not sound appetizing, but it has been found to be good for the heart, the stomach and the joints. Not impressed yet? Well consider that it also seems to mimic insulin and therefore helps diabetics moderate their sugar levels. So don't be shy with this tasty and healthy spice.
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Ginger: This spicy root is known as the universal remedy. Although it's well-known as a stomach soother, it also improves circulation, fights tumors, reduces inflammation and boosts the immune system. Oh, and it's good for pain and a fever. The only possible drawbacks are for people with gallstones or those on blood thinners.
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Recipe

Candied Yams

serves
prep time: 10
cook time: 90

ingredients

2 pounds garnet yams or sweet potatoes
3 2- inch strips orange zest, white, spongy pith removed
2 cinnamon sticks, broken in half
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
1/3 cup pure maple syrup
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
2 teaspoons peeled and finely chopped ginger
1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt

directions

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.

Peel and halve the yams crosswise. Cut each half lengthwise into 4 wedges.

Place the yams in a baking dish that will hold them in a snug single layer.

Tuck the orange zest and cinnamon sticks among the yams.

In a bowl, whisk together the orange juice, maple syrup, oil, lemon juice, ginger, and salt. (Note: if you're using butter, omit it in this step, but dot the assembled casserole with small pieces of it before it goes into the oven.) Pour the mixture over the yams.

Bake for 1.25 hours, basting every 15 minutes, until the yams are tender and glazed and the pan juices are syrupy.

Remove the orange zest and cinnamon sticks before serving.