If you've ever sipped a glass of eggnog and wondered about its fragrant warming spices, you were likely ruminating on nutmeg. This spice, native to the nutmeg trees of Indonesia, has a distinct ...

Medically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDNMedically reviewed by Elizabeth Barnes, RDN Nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) is a familiar, fragrant holiday spice available to purchase both ground and whole.

Buy nutmeg whole and grate it as you need it. Avoid using ready-ground nutmeg, which quickly loses its flavour.