9. Nutmeg
There are those of us who find it hard to imagine indulging in a little traditional holiday eggnog without sprinkling a bit of nutmeg on top, and that’s perfectly OK and is not a treat to your health. What you need to watch out for is enjoying nutmeg a little too much. In large quantities, this stuff is toxic and can result in a condition known as myristicin poisoning, which in some cases can lead to death. Again, using it to spice up eggnog or a batch of cookies is no big deal, but avoid consuming it by the spoonful. That may sound stupid, but if you have ever heard of the “cinnamon challenge,” you know that stupid sometimes happens.