Cloves can be used whole or ground. Ground cloves can be used in spice mixes and whole cloves in recipes to add depth and flavor to a wide variety of foods. Cloves are used to spice up curries, season meats, enrich sauces, and even flavor spiced baked goods.
Cloves have many health benefits, including keeping blood sugar in check and helping block the growth of bacteria. As with many healthy foods, they’re most effective when included as part of a healthy and balanced diet.
Try integrating a few servings of cloves per week into your meals. You can easily incorporate ground cloves into many dishes. You can also simmer whole cloves in boiling water for 5–10 minutes to make a soothing cup of clove tea.
