Amazing benefits!
Amazing benefits! Studies show that many different herbs and spices offer health benefits. All types of herbs and spices originate from plants, including: flowers, fruits, seeds, bark, leaves, and roots. Adding herbs and spices to your food not only helps to improve the taste of food, but also offers great health benefits. Some benefits include:
Herb/ Spice |
Health Benefits |
Ginger |
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Basil |
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Cinnamon |
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Parsley |
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Rosemary |
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Mint |
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Cloves |
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Polyphenols, a type of plant compound, provide one of the main health benefits associated with herbs and spices. Polyphenols are also abundant in certain fruits and vegetables tea, and red wine.
Additional beneficial herbs and spices include: chili peppers, turmeric, garlic, oregano, and thyme. So keep adding great spices to your meals to bring out the flavor in your food!