Herbs and Spices
Learn about the nutritional value of herbs and spices by reading the articles below, which are also listed on the side.
What are Herbs and Spices?
What is an herb? Botanists define a herb as being a soft stemmed plant, which dies after flowering, while herbalists define... more
Acai and Goji Berries
These two berries have been called super foods New, exotic-sounding fruits with heavy-duty health claims seem to be every where, but... more
Capers are antioxidant superstars
These tiny buds may play a role in preventing heart disease and cancer. When researchers from the U di Palermo in... more
Spice up Your Dinner Table
Common spices can protect against heart disease and the ravages of premature aging. When researchers tested extracts from 24 common herbs... more
Salt: Why managing daily consumption is important
Lowering salt intake has profound effect Salt is actually a mineral rather than a spice or herb. However, we typically... more
Salt: What We’re Up Against
Over consumption of salt increases the risk of health problems, including high blood pressure. One teaspoon, containing about 2 grams... more
Salt is a Necessity
Salt is neither an herb nor a mineral. However we use it to "spice" our food. It is a dietary... more