Spice of Life
A touch of spice might be just what you need to minimize the damage of aging — and even offset the impact of diabetes. New research from the University of Georgia finds that antioxidant-rich herbs and spices can block the formation of harmful compounds that are associated with aging and may inhibit tissue damage caused by high levels of blood sugar. A little spice goes quite a long way, as the antioxidants are extremely concentrated, says study coauthor James Hargrove, PhD.
1. Ground Cloves
Try it in cake or biscuit dough for an added layer of spicy sweetness.
2. Ground Jamaican Allspice
Try it in lean ground beef to add an unexpected twist to hamburgers or meatloaf.
3. Sage
Try it in your favorite tomato sauce recipe
4. Marjoram
Try it steeped in hot water for an herbal tea.
5. Ground Cinnamon
Try it on whole wheat toast drizzled with honey.
6. Ground Oregano
Try it on top of homemade garlic bread or pizza.
7. Thyme
Try it in scrambled eggs for a fragrant flavor boost.
Get four times the spice power with this No-Salt Herb Blend that includes sage, marjoram, oregano, and thyme. Use it to liven up chicken, fish, salads, vegetables -- anything that needs a salt-free flavor boost!
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