Vanilla – Health Benefits

Vanilla is a famously used ingredient in so many sweet and savory foods.

Studies investigating these potential health benefits have used concentrated doses of vanillin that exceed the amount you’d consumed when using normal amounts of vanilla extract or bean.

Vanilla is a Mood Enhancer, only one thing more potent (chocolate!) – Vanilla bean will help to increase brain (neurotransmitter) function, allowing your brain to produce serotonin and dopamine – the feel good hormones. The aroma of vanilla bean and vanilla extract also has a comforting (yup my mum’s cooking) vibe – an anti-depressant, mood-lifting effect on the brain

other benefits, from Healthline:

Antioxidant. Vanillin is known to have powerful antioxidant properties, though these effects have only been studied in test tubes and animals

Anticancer. Some evidence suggests that vanillin may have anticancer properties, though research is limited to cell and animal studies

Anti-inflammatory. Vanillin has been shown to exhibit anti-inflammatory effects in animal and test-tube studies

Neuroprotective. According to some studies, vanillin may benefit brain health and protect against neurodegenerative diseases

above all, it tastes DAMN good!

Just one more ingredient in our smashing granola line.

Thanks. Rebecca

Chief Concoction Officer – Red Sky Foods Group