I was looking up the health benefits of spices and found some links I wanted to share. I don’t know a lot about health type stuff, but, I know we have some members on the forum who do. Here are a couple of words to file for future reference and hopefully one of our experts will chime in on what these words mean. Here are the two words: Antioxidant and Anti-Inflammatory.
Here are the links:
Top 7 Anti-inflammatory Herbs and Spices
10 Most Antioxidant Spices

What are antioxidants? by Dr. Andrew Weil Antioxidants are special class of micro-nutrients (the term “micro-nutrient” means that only minuscule amounts are required to provide essential support for vital metabolic functions). Antioxidants block harmful chemical reactions caused by oxidation – the destructive effect of oxygen and other oxidizing agents on the molecular components of cells.   articleWHAT DOESN'T KILL YOU MAKES YOU STRONGER

www.whfoods.com Basil, Cayenne, Cinnamon, Garlic, Ginger, Thyme, Turmeric are anti-inflammatory Herbs & Spices BASIL CINNAMONAt the end of the day, cinnamon is one of the most delicious and healthiest spices on the planet. It can lower blood sugar levels, reduce heart disease risk factors, and has a plethora of other impressive health benefits. Just make sure to get Ceylon cinnamon, or stick to small doses if you’re using the Cassia variety. 1 IMPORTANT FACTS ON CINNAMON 2 INTERESTING INFO ON CINNAMON   CINNAMON SIDE EFFECTS GARLIC Ginger  Turmeric

inflammatory-foods-herbs-spices   25 Best Anti Inflammatory Herbs And Spices For Greater Healthhealth www.louisehay.com/

Dr Andrew Weil on the Benefits on an Anti-Inflammatory Diet Dr. Oz show

In response to Smart_Routines_With_Enthusiasm’s post:

Thanks Jeff… huge area of interest(: I am so glad you got this started…
 will organize later-sorry if any material is redundant
 …I found some things out …that I would love to expound on…later.
 A note to myself..Cinnamon.

Though great topic!!!

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    I am currently researching cinnamon…
    because it has gotten wonderful reviews…
    for many things…and some thoughts for further inquiry
    I’ll post items that begin assisting with the controversy…

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    cinnamon health risks?

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studying food is something I truly enjoy!!!(: Thanks SRWE for thread(: (: will return

Thanks, I KNEW you would have some good info to add.