Season your foods with herbs and spices and get added health bonus

Research at the University of Georgia suggests that herbs and spices contain many anti-oxidant-rich compounds called phenols (often at higher levels that fruit and vegetables), which help the body block the formation of compounds associated with the damage caused by diabetes and aging. The more varied the seasoning the better, the study finds, since each herb or spice contributes a distinct phenol, which is absorbed in different ways by the body. Full Story: UGA News Service