Spice up your holidays for better health!

Spices have been used for millennia to create culinary delights and for medicinal purposes. Spices are best used fresh, but can be saved by drying. Spices are obtained from the bark, roots, fruit, or seeds of woody or herbaceous (non-woody) plants. They are native to tropical climates. Spices differ from herbs in a few subtle ways: herbs are derived from the leaves of herbaceous plants; herbs originated in temperate climates; and herbs are typically used in larger amounts than spices because they are not as potent.

A few plants produce both herbs and spices. For example, the spice coriander and the herb cilantro both come from the same plant. Coriander is from the plant’s seeds while cilantro is from the leaves. Dill and dill weed are another example. Dill seeds are a spice while dill weed is an herb obtained from the plant’s stem and leaves.

Spices have many amazing health benefits, including anti-inflammatory, anti-bacterial, and blood cleansing properties. They are packed with powerful phytonutrients that provide antioxidant protection and immune support. Here are delicious suggestions for spicing up your life while improving your health!

Anti-inflammatory spices