Before we got all fixated on the gut flora and good bacteria (jeez, what an unexpected journey), the only spices we used were salt, pepper, and broth. Sometimes we spiced it up with some fresh basil on top of the mozzarella. It’s also possible we put some fresh ginger in our cup of tea if we were coming down with a cold, but that was about it.

Then we learned that spices and herbs are bristling with nutrients, not to mention antioxidants. And when we realised that adding spices also means improving the nutritional value of everyday foods, we went bananas and tried every spice in the store. Studies actually suggest that adding herbs and spices can increase antioxidant levels in food by several hundred percent (!).

These are the top seven spices and herbs, when it comes to antioxidant levels:

Clove
Oregano
Rosemary
Cinnamon
Thyme
Turmeric
Ginger

So today, we challenge you to step outside of your comfort zone, be adventurous, and try out a new spice.

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