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