Celebrate - The Spice of Life

If you like to eat, like I do, then check out some ways to spice things up. Not only can you add new flavor to your basic recipes but you can boost your health at the same time.

Cinnamon: Cinnamon is a good one. I use it all the time; sprinkled on my oatmeal, on a baked sweet potato, and even sometimes on green vegetables. Research shows that eating half a teaspoon of cinnamon daily reduces risk factors for diabetes and heart disease. 

Ginger: Another favorite! Ginger is great for settling an upset stomach; I sometimes mix 1/2 teaspoon of powdered ginger in hot water for a therapeutic tea. It's also great in helping reduce exercise-related muscle pain. Chopping up fresh ginger and adding it to my juiced vegetables adds a little kick too.

Oregano: I read that one teaspoon of oregano contains six micro-grams of bone-building vitamin K and the same amount of antioxidants as three cups of spinach. I knew it was good in spaghetti sauce but never used it any other way until now.

Recipe: Salad Dressing
Heat:

• 1 Tablespoon of olive oil
• A pinch of red pepper flakes
• 1/2 teaspoon of oregano in a small pan over medium-low heat for two minutes or until the mixture smells fragrant.
• Drizzle over spinach with a splash of red wine vinegar

Using spices cuts down on the need for salt by adding more nutritional flavor. 

Remember! Variety is the spice of life.
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