We hope all our readers on the east coast made it through Hurricane Irene safely and things are returning to normal. If you still don't have power and are trying to cook all your food before it goes bad, remember to add spice! Not only will your tastebuds thank you, but your doctor will too.
Researchers from Pennsylvania State University have found that adding spices to high fat meals can actually make them healthier. By just adding common spices like rosemary, oregano, cinnamon, turmeric, black pepper, cloves and garlic power to high fat meals, antioxidant activity increased in the bloodstream of the people consuming the food. The spices also helped to reduce triglyceride levels by up to 30%.
The entire article can be viewed here: NY Daily News.
Who knew? Not only do spices enhance the flavor of your meals but now they also may be beneficial to your health. So next time you are ready to enjoy a meal that is higher in fat then your arteries may appreciate, spice it up!
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