Spice it up for taste and health
For years now, we've heard that colorful fruits and vegetables like blueberries and spinach contain powerful antioxidants that can help improve our health.
But certain spices and herbs -- which add flavor and not fat to foods -- are rich in antioxidants, too, according to research conducted by the USDA. For example:
-- 1/2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon has as many antioxidants as 1/2 cup blueberries;
--- 1/2 teaspoon oregano is equal to the antioxidant power of 3 cups spinach;
----and 1 teaspoon yellow curry powder, is as rich as 1/2 cup red grapes.
Ginger, red pepper, rosemary and thyme have similar health benefits.
So spice up your foods for good taste and health.
