More than a dash to spruce up a boring dish, all spices come with a list of health benefits (like bad breath-banishing, infection protection, and blood sugar-balancing) that are often totally missed when simply mixed into a crock pot. It's time to view your spice rack in a whole new purpose-driven way. One of our favorite holiday spices is cinnamon. And thankfully, as you're noshing on rich bites of luscious pumpkin pie at this year's holiday fetes, you'll know that pie offers more than meets the eye (and tongue).