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Supercharge Your Foods...with Spice!
Now that you know the best culinary methods to
maximize the power of healing foods, you’re
ready to season to your heart’s content.
And actually, herbs and spices do protect the
heart, as well as all of the cells in your body.
That’s because they’re chart-toppers in the
antioxidant arena (which you’ll learn about in
Your Guide to Antioxidant Superfoods)
providing more free-radical fighting power than
the foods we use them on. It’s true!
While fresh herbs are delicious and provide antioxidants and ―clean‖ flavor to foods,
using dried herbs can boost their power tenfold. Let’s take a look:
ORAC Score of Oregano
13,970 (fresh)
200,129 (dried)
ORAC Score of Basil
4,805 (fresh)
67,553(dried)
To ensure maximum potency, store herbs in opaque containers away from heat and
light. And replace your herbs and spices every 6 months to get the most flavor and
free-radical fighters out of your shaker.
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