Herbs and Spices: Health Benefits, Allergies & Uses

Herbs and spices like cayenne and ginger offer therapeutic benefits for everything from weight loss to heart health. However, understanding spice allergies and toxicities, such as those associated with nutmeg and paprika, is vital for safety.

Garlic on brown cutting bamboo board used for cooking.

Garlic & Flatulence

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Dana Severson

Some of the healthiest foods can lead to intestinal gas and flatulence. This is largely due to their fiber content. Your digestive tract has a difficult time breaking down substances like fiber and other carbohydrates, so they eventually pass into the large intestines.