Sure they’re full of flavor—but somespices and herbs are loaded withpotential disease-fighting nutrition,too. Here are some winners:
Cinnamon—About a half teaspoona day of this familiar spicelowered blood sugar and unhealthyblood fats in people with type 2diabetes, according to one study.Cinnamon may do the same for thosewithout diabetes, too, researchersnoted. You probably don’t need toeat the spice daily, because its effectseems to last several days. Try it incocoa or coffee, on hot cereal, orsprinkled on toast.
Oregano—This fresh herbpacks a hefty antioxidant punch.Antioxidants can help defend yourbody against chronic diseases such ascancer. Add oregano to meats, stews,casseroles, and pasta dishes.
Turmeric—This bright orangeyellowspice is the major ingredient incurry powder. A potent antioxidant,turmeric contains an ingredient thatmay reduce inflammation—a keyproblem in conditions such asarthritis—and may even help fightdiabetes and Alzheimer’s disease.Turmeric livens up chicken andvegetable recipes. Scramble intoeggs for a morning jump start.