Healthiest Spices and Herbs
20 items ranked
These spices and herbs are great for flavor, but can also increase your health and happiness with added vitamins and nutrients. All that in such a small package.
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Turmeric
58 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Cinnamon
1/4tsp to 1 tsp daily improves insulin function and blood-sugar control.
20 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Black Pepper
5 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Thyme
5 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Extra-Virgin Olive Oil
When used in moderation it might reduce the risk of heart disease.
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Chives
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Ginger
May help reduce joint inflammation and helps reduce nausea.
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Garlic
High consumption of garlic was tied to lowered rates of ovarian, colorectal, and other cancers. It may make your breath a bit harsh though...
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Mint
Rich in covone an anti-oxidant and anti-carcinogen.
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Basil
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Mustard
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Parsley
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Sage
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Rosemary
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Green or Black Tea
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Honey
When used as a sweetener for young children it can help prevent allergies later in life.
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Maple Syrup
A healthy sweetener that has zinc and manganese.
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Cayenne Pepper
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Cilantro/Coriander seeds
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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Dill
0 points - added 12 years ago by laura1147 -
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