Benefits of Herbs & Spices

Herbs and spices don't just add flavor to dishes. They're packed with antioxidants and offer powerful health benefits too.

Garlic

• Boosts immunity

• Reduces blood pressure

• Improves cholesterol

  • Forms: fresh cloves, ground, oil & supplements

Ginger

• Anti-inflammatory

• Eases nausea

• Relieves pain

• Lowers blood sugar

  • Forms: fresh, ground, tea, oil, & supplements

Turmeric

• Powerful antioxidant

• Potent anti-inflammatory

• Supports brain health

  • Forms: fresh, ground, tea, oil & supplements

Parsley

• High in vitamins A, C, & K

• Natural diuretic

• Supports bone health

• Anticancer effects

  • Forms: fresh, dried, ground, or tea

Basil

• Anti-inflammatory

• Antibacterial

• Lowers blood sugar

• Promotes heart health

  • Forms: fresh, dried, ground, & oil

Cilantro

• Rids body of heavy metals

• Eases anxiety

• Anti-cancer effects

  • Forms: fresh, dried, or ground coriander (from the seeds of plant)

Oregano

• Promotes immunity

• Antibacterial

• Antifungal

• Antiviral

  • Forms: fresh, dried, oil, & supplements

Thyme

• Helps with skin conditions

• Antimicrobial

• Antiseptic

• Improves immunity

  • Forms: fresh, dried, & essential oil (for topical)

Rosemary

• Promotes immunity

• Improves memory

• Reduces anxiety

• Anti-cancer effects

  • Forms: fresh, dried, ground, tea, oil, & supplements

Dill

• Promotes heart health

• Lowers blood sugar

• Anti-cancer effects

• Improves cholesterol

  • Forms: fresh or dried

Mint

• Reduces nausea

• Eases IBS pain & bloating

  • Forms: fresh, dried, tea, oil, & supplements

Fennel

• Improves digestion

• Relieves menstrual cramps

• Promotes bone health

  • Forms: whole seeds, ground, & tea

Sage

• Boosts memory

• Anti-cancer effects

• Antibacterial

• Promotes oral health

• Improves cholesterol

  • Forms: fresh, dried, or ground

Cinnamon

• Lowers blood sugar

• Reduces inflammation

• Boosts metabolism

• Anti-inflammatory

• Improves cholesterol

  • Forms: whole sticks, ground, or oil

Cumin

• Improves digestion

• Boosts memory

• Antibacterial

• Helps control blood sugar

  • Forms: cumin seeds, ground, or cumin oil

Paprika

• Improves blood sugar

• Anti-cancer effects

• Improves cholesterol

• Promotes eye health

  • Forms: ground (sweet, hot, or smoked versions)

Saffron

• Boosts mood

• Eases depression

• Reduces PMS

• Improves libido

  • Forms: saffron threads ground, or supplements

Cardamom

• Antimicrobial

• Lowers blood pressure

• Anti-cancer effects

• Promotes oral health

  • Forms: cardamom pods or ground

Cayenne pepper

• Improves digestion

• Reduces appetite

• Promotes fat-burning

• Relieves pain

  • Forms: fresh peppers or ground

Star anise

• Antioxidant-rich

• Antiviral

• Antifungal

• Antibacterial

  • Forms: whole or ground

Clove

• Potent antioxidant

• Antibacterial

• Promotes blood sugar balance

• Reduces ulcers

  • Forms: whole, ground, or clove oil

Fenugreek

• Lowers blood sugar

• Boosts testosterone

• Increases milk production when breastfeeding

  • Forms: whole seeds, ground, or supplements

Nutmeg

• Boosts libido

• Powerful antioxidant

• Antibacterial

• Improves oral health

  • Forms: whole or ground

Black pepper

• Aids digestion

• Boosts nutrient absorption

• Anti-inflammatory

• Anti-bacterial

  • Forms: whole peppercorns or ground