Spice Up Your Life

The facts are indisputable. Herbs and spices transform the simplest meal by providing flavor and soul to your food. At the same time, they impart a host of nutritional rewards. What more could you ask for from a sprinkle of this and a dash of that?

       Cayenne
Fat Flush Factors:
-Thermogenic
-Energizer
Tips:
- Add flavor and heat to any combination of steamed or mixed veggies
- Give your herbal coffee a traditional Mexican flair by adding a tiny pinch
- Keep in a tightly sealed glass jar, away from direct sunlight
- Cayenne’s flavor intensifies when it’s frozen so you may want to go easy when making a dish destined for the freezerGive your herbal coffee a traditional Mexican flair by adding a tiny pinch

       Cinnamon
Fat Flush Factors:
- Thermogenic
-Blood-sugar stabilizer
Tips:
- Try a dash of cinnamon in spaghetti sauce, beef stew, or chili
- Brighten the flavor of apple, peach or pear slices with just a sprinkle
- Make healthy cinnamon toast with a drizzle of flaxseed oil, then a sprinkle of cinnamon

       Dill
Fat Flush Factors:
- Diuretic
Tips:
- One tablespoon of dill seed contains as much calcium as a cup of milk
- The longer it is cooked, the more flavor diminishes. Add dill at the last minute to achieve full flavor and aroma.
- Pass some dill seeds around the dinner table after a meal to soothe the full tummies

       Garlic
Fat Flush Factors:
- Energizer
- Detoxifier
Tips:
- One clove of garlic pushed through a garlic press is ten times stronger than one clove minced fine with a sharp knife.
- Chewing caraway seeds, fennel seeds, or fresh parsley after eating garlic helps freshen your breath.
- Store your garlic in a cool, dark, well-ventilated area away from potatoes and onions.

     Parsley
Fat Flush Factors:
- Diuretic
Tips:
- Cooking parsley for a long time takes away from its flavor and nutrient value, so add it toward the end of cooking.
- Toss a handful into your salad or sprinkle minced leaves over cooked food
- Mix some freshly minced parsley and garlic into flaxseed oil for a savory, yet simple, topping for steamed veggies.