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.

Cinnamon Extract Vs. Ground Cinnamon

Published Aug,17 2011 | By Meg Campbell

If you sprinkle a bit of cinnamon on your oatmeal every morning because you’ve heard it’s good for you, you’re not alone.

How to Roast Garlic in a Garlic Roaster

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Meg Campbell

Long ago nicknamed “the stinking rose” for its distinctive odor, garlic — one of the world's first cultivated plants — is known for its health benefits. Garlic contains a number of vitamins and minerals, including vitamins B-6 and C, manganese, selenium, calcium, iron, copper and potassium.