Appetizing Muse

I've always known certain spices carry health value, but thanks to McCormick Kitchens here's a list which summarizes some of them:

Spices for Health

For example:

• Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon of cinnamon contains as many antioxidants as a 1/2 cup of blueberries.

• Ginger: 1 teaspoon of ground ginger has as many antioxidants as a cup of spinach.

• Oregano: Of all the dried herbs, oregano has one of the highest antioxidant levels. Just one teaspoon of dried oregano leaves has as many antioxidants as three ounces of almonds or 1/2 cup of chopped asparagus.

• Red Peppers: Capsaicin is the powerful compound in peppers that give them their heat. The hotter the pepper, the more capsaicin (and antioxidants). Cayenne or ground red pepper contains the most.

• Rosemary: Packed with antioxidants.

• Thyme: 1 teaspoon of Thyme contains about the same amount of antioxidants as a carrot or a 1/2 cup chopped tomatoes. Thyme also contains a variety of beneficial compounds called "flavonoids" that increase the herb's antioxidant capacity and may offer other benefits.

• Yellow Curry: 1 teaspoon of curry powder, which is a blend of turmeric and other spices, has as many antioxidants as 1/2 cup of red grapes.

*Spice content (C) McCormick.

I've never liked oregano so I would probably forego that spice in my cooking, even if it is one of the healthiest.