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Nutritionists have long recommended spices and herbs as a way to add flavour without fat, salt or sugar making it easier to meet today's dietary guidelines. But now studies suggest adding more spices and herbs to your diet may not only please your palate, it could enhance your health.
Botanically, spices and herbs are classified as fruits and vegetables. That's why these plant-derived ingredients are naturally high in antioxidants. And, since they no longer contain the water that makes up a significant part of the weight of fresh produce, spices and herbs offer a big antioxidant punch in a very compact package. Spices and herbs also are rich in phytonutrients, such as carotenoids, flavonoids and other phenolics, which possess health-promoting properties beyond being great antioxidants.
Here are some tips to help you enjoy their taste and health benefits throughout the course of the day.
At breakfast• Sprinkle Cinnamon on your bowl of oatmeal, yogurt, french toast or muffin batter.
• A dash of Thyme is a welcome addition to scrambled eggs or omelettes.
At lunch
• Stir dried Oregano Leaves or Crushed Red Pepper Flakes into favourite canned soups, chicken/tuna salads or vinaigrette dressings. Sprinkle them on pizza to get a delicious antioxidant boost.
• A sprinkling of Ground Ginger over sliced fresh fruit makes a refreshing dessert.
At dinner
• Wake up the flavours of favourite side dishes with Crushed Rosemary Leaves (a natural with mashed or roasted potatoes) or Curry Powder (perfect for rice dishes or couscous.)