Chewing a few cardamom seeds is a natural and effective remedy ... Add pods or a bit of powder to your coffee (it's very popular in the Middle East), tea (especially chai), or healthy smoothies.

In ancient Egypt, its seeds served as an early ... it is mainly consumed in the Middle East as an addition to baked goods, meats, and tea. Cardamom provides a low-calorie way of adding flavor ...

Initially a common ingredient in Middle Eastern and Arabic foods, it has also gained popularity in the West. Cardamom comes from the seeds of several plants in the same family as ginger.