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The Wonderful World of Herbs and Spices

The Wonderful World of Herbs and Spices

What carries a better punch of antioxidants Raw Vegetables or Herbs?

Herbs and Spices

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Many may not know it but herbs and spices have a far greater concentration of antioxidants than fruits or vegetables.  Herbs and spices have a wider variety of disease, inflammation, and free radical fighting benefits. And the oil made from these herbs and spices pack even more power punch of benefits for health.

“Everything you eat is either fighting disease or fueling it.” We know foods have the potential to be healing. What you eat can either harm your health or make it better. And nowhere is that more true than with medicinal foods like herbs and spices. These foods have amazing flavor and incredible benefits. They can help prevent disease, help cure certain illnesses and complaints and add zest and zing to your food. 

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A List of Twenty antioxidant and anti-inflammatory Herbs and Spices

I will discuss twenty popular Herbs and Spices that have one thing in common; they all are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, stimulation of the immune system, and in many cases help keep blood sugar levels in control. All of them help with pain (anti-inflammatory) and some of them help your body’s natural ability to detox. They are also loaded with many other health benefits like vitamins and minerals.

The Twenty are;

Basil, Black Pepper, Cayenne, Chamomile, Chives, Cilantro, Cinnamon (Herb), Cloves (Herb), Flax, Garlic, Ginger, Mustard (spice), Nutmeg, Oregano (herb), Parsley, Rosemary, Sage, Sesame, Herb and Black Tea and Turmeric (Spice), and there are many more.

Notice Sugar isn’t listed.

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