Herbs and cooking spices contain a wide variety of antioxidants, minerals and vitamins, and help maximize the nutrient density of your meals. Every time you flavor your meals with herbs or spices you are literally “upgrading” your food without adding a single calorie.
In fact, on a per gram fresh weight basis, herbs rank even higher in antioxidant activity than fruits and vegetables, which are known to be high in antioxidants. Many studies have also shown that most spices tend to have unique medicinal qualities.
Four Spices That Pack a Powerful Anti-Inflammatory Punch
-Cloves
-Ginger
-Rosemary
-Turmeric
Other Potent Anti-Inflammatory Spices
Cloves were ranked as the most potent of 24 common herbs and spices found in your spice rack. In all, the following were found to be the top 10 most potent anti-inflammatory herbs and spices:
Cloves
Cinnamon
Jamaican allspice
Apple pie spice mixture
Oregano
Pumpkin pie spice mixture
Marjoram
Sage
Thyme
Gourmet Italian spice