Spice Up Your Life!

Salt & Pepper, Salt & Pepper... tired of the same old seasonings? Why not try some Chili for pan-searing a fish or Ground Cumin and Curry to season a bean soup. There are so many spices out there that are calorie free, tasty and have tremendous health benefits! Don't believe me? Here is a handy dandy spice fact sheet that I created for an educational cooking class that I had a little while ago, referencing some research articles showing possible health benefits in relation to consumption of spices & prevention of certain diseases. To get you to jump start your spice rack here is a recipe: "Roasted Sweet Salmon" to combine these well-liked spices together.

For side dishes:  have grilled asparagus and baked red potato, quartered with a pinch of garlic salt, fresh rosemary and olive oil. If you prefer a glass of wine with your meal have a light Pinot Grigio with soft notes of pear. Mmmm-mmm yummy in my tummy!

Enjoy! :)

REFERENCES:

(1) Blending the Benefits of Flavor and Health through Herbs and Spices. (2007). Nutrition Health Review: The Consumer's Medical Journal, (99), 3.

(2) Reinagel., M. (2012). Today’s contemporary spice cabinet. Food & Nutrition journal of the Academy of  Nutrition and  Dietetics, (1), 1.