The key to healthy living is reducing inflammation. While inflammation aids short-term healing, chronic inflammation has negative effects and appears differently for everyone. For some, it shows up as acne, rashes, or redness—I once thought my constantly red chest was from sun exposure, but after cutting out processed foods and added sugar, it disappeared! Others may experience aches, bloating, or autoimmune issues.

My all-time favorite spice is cinnamon…

It feels like the best way to kick off the “Spice of Life” theme for 2025. Nearly all of us have cinnamon in the cabinet and it has so many benefits besides making our food tasty.