Spice up your health with some spices
Many people love spicy foods. Did you know that adding some spices to your foods is actually good for your health? Not only do spices have almost no calories, they add lots of health benefits. A class activity I did with students was to modify a lasagna recipe to make it healthier. One group of students took out all the spices thinking this somehow made the lasagna healthier. A good learning opportunity as we then discussed how you want to ADD SPICES to your day for good health. Why are spices healthy? Think antioxidants , those healthy chemicals in plant foods. There are over 100 different spices and these not only are a source of antioxidants but a concentrated source of antioxidants. Different spices provide a varying array of antioxidants. Health benefits of spices can include being anti-inflammatory, anti-cancer, helping to lower glucose and cholesterol levels, and even boost your mood and brain function. Jo...