Spices

We often use spices and herbs to make our meals rich, aromatic, colorful, and flavorful. But they both give us so much more than what our senses initially perceive! 

Herbs and spices are rich in antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and anti-bacterial compounds that can truly make a difference in our overall well being. Frequent consumption of spicy food is linked to a lower risk of death from cancer, heart diseases, or respiratory diseases.

Though often categorized together, the main difference between the two is that herbs are the leafy part of the plant while spices are other parts of plants dried up, including seeds, flowers, fruits, root, stem, or bark. 

Concerned about not knowing how to cook with spices? It’s all about practice. Start by following recipes that include different spices, and in time you will figure out which ones you like the best, the amounts you and your family prefer, and the best foods to add them to. Cooking is like any other skill, practice makes perfect!

Below, we will be adding spices that are popular in different cultures, and that have high nutritional value. You’ll be surprised when you learn the benefits of common spices like cinnamon or cumin. Oftentimes, the most popular spices are also the most beneficial to our health.

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