Sunday, November 8, 2009

Surprising Antiagers(Spice up Your Meals)

Researchers recently tested 24 common herbs and spices, and found high amounts of compounds that may stop the inflammatory damage caused by elevated blood sugar levels. The Herbs and spices, all bought at local Walmart, included cinnamon, thyme, italian seasoning and cloves. "The active compounds in these herbs and spices have the potential to reduce the inflammation that contributes to nearly every human disease" says the study's coauthor, James Hargrove, PhD, associate professor of foods and nutrition at the University of Georgia in Athens. Researcher advises you to liberally season your food with a variety of spices, thereby doubling or tripling the medicinal value of a meal.

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