Add spices and herbs to your diet without a problem:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antioxidants, the hottest topic to hit nutrition in years, have cropped\nup in a host of whole foods\u2014fruits, vegetables, nuts and grains. Recent study\nindicates that a surprising category of plants should be added to the list:\nherbs and spices.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When Rune Blomhoff and other scientists at the University of Oslo in\nNorway assessed just how much these culinary accents can contribute to a\nperson\u2019s total intake of dietary antioxidants, they\nfound the amount to be significant. As little as 1 gram (about 1\u20442 teaspoon) of\ncloves will contribute more dietary antioxidant than a 1\u20442-cup serving of\nblueberries or cranberries, two foods famous for their antioxidant levels. And\n1\u20442 teaspoon dried oregano contains the antioxidant of 1\u20442 cup sweet potatoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cloves,\noregano, allspice, cinnamon, sage, peppermint, thyme and lemon balm lead the\npack. Both fresh and dried varieties work: \u201cMany fresh herbs contain so much\nantioxidant that when dried they are still very good sources.\u201d And benefits can\neven come in the form of teas, which may be a significant dietary source\nespecially if white tea.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Antioxidant Sources:
\nTop 10 Dried Herbs & Spices<\/p>\n\n\n\n
* Cloves
\n* Allspice
\n* Cinnamon
\n* Rosemary
\n* Thyme
\n* Marjoram
\n* Saffron
\n* Oregano
\n* Tarragon
\n* Basil<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Top 6 Fresh Herbs<\/p>\n\n\n\n
* Oregano
\n* Sage
\n* Peppermint
\n* Thyme
\n* Lemon balm
\n* Marjoram<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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