Spices are treasures.  That is why explorers sailed around the world in search of them, and under very dangerous conditions at times.  They have been used for thousands of years, and at the beginning their value was for taste and medicine.  There is a large choice of spices as well, and many different colors, aromas and tastes.

Recently studies have shown that spices are valuable in other ways as well.  Adding spices to your cuisine reduces the risks that fatty foods bring to the body.   One study showed that spices such as cinnamon, black pepper, paprika and garlic lowered harmful fats in the blood.  Another gift of spices is that they aid in unclogging bronchial tubes or the chest when asthma or bronchitis is present.

Of course, there are recipes with spices such as curry, chili con carne and pasta arrabiata but in actual fact, they can be added to any food to give flavor.  And remember, they bring precious health benefits as well!

Grandma Nature