Tag: spices

Beware of Toxic Spices: Heavy Metals Found in Major Brand Names

Despite four lawsuits over the last two years over significant levels of toxic heavy metals in big brand names of herbs and spices found in a 2021 consumer report, big box stores continue to carry the listed brands and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has not yet set stricter limits on heavy metals…


Warming Herbs and Spices: Medicine for Winter

Before “pumpkin spice” became a flavor synonymous with seasonal lattes, cinnamon, cloves, and other warming herbs were valuable medicines used to keep out the cold. The idea of an herb possessing heat comes from ancient Greek and Chinese healing traditions, where the notion of temperature is one of the basic fundamentals of good medicine. Before…


From the Basketball Court to the Kitchen: Minneapolis Coach Develops Spice Blend

By Nicole Hvidsten From Star Tribune Minneapolis–Brianna Edwards has plenty of spice in her life without Lov3 It S3asonings: project manager, podcaster, athlete, entrepreneur, caregiver and varsity basketball coach at her alma mater, North Community High School in Minneapolis. So, why spices? “It was a total accident,” Edwards says. Fueled by her mom’s love of…


When Is the Best Time of Day to Eat Spices to Boost Your Health?

When you walk down the aisles of your local grocery store, there is usually an entire section dedicated to spices. From cinnamon to pepper, cumin to star anise, ground or whole, organic or locally sourced, the choices are bedazzling and the selection endless. Spices were once so valuable that entire nations sent out expeditions just…


Cooking for Healing: The Pungent Potency of Ginger | Eat Better

Herbs and spices were used by ancient cultures to heal the body, mind, and spirit. The Western world has largely replaced these natural remedies with pharmaceuticals. But that said, around 80 percent of people worldwide still use traditional or ancient medicine. This isn’t surprising. That’s because more than 80 percent of pharmaceuticals are derived or…


Lower Blood Pressure Naturally With Medicinal Herbs and Spices

High blood pressure is a contributing cause of about 1,000 deaths a day – and one in every three American adults has the condition. About seven in 10 don’t realize it, putting them at risk for heart attack, stroke, heart failure, and kidney disease. About seven in 10 adults with high blood pressure use medication to…


Want a Healthier Heart? Seriously Consider These 4 Spices

We all know that exercise, adequate sleep, fruits and vegetables, and fiber support a healthy heart, but perhaps we should consider adding some spice to that winning combination. Some researchers have been looking into the heart-healthy features of several of the more popular spices we use to perk up our food, and the news is…


Make Your Own Mixes and Save a Bundle

They’re convenient and tasty, but have you ever considered the high cost of your favorite prepared mixes and spices? In less time than it takes you to run to the market to pick up a box of Rice-a-Roni or Shake ‘n’ Bake, you could make them yourself—and save a bundle in the process. With each…


Making Your Own Italian Seasoning Couldn’t Be Easier

The one seasoning blend I reach for every week is a mixture of my favorite dried herbs. A sprinkle of homemade Italian seasoning adds flavor to roasted potatoes, simmering marinara sauce, juicy roast chicken, and more. Thankfully, making your own Italian seasoning couldn’t be easier. Simply mix together a few dried herbs already in your…


Rodney Scott’s Rib Rub

For years, I seasoned my ribs on the pit just like I seasoned my hogs. But when we opened in Charleston, I rethought the rib seasoning and developed this rub. The main difference between the rib rub and the hog seasoning is the light brown sugar. It’s not much sweetness. It’s just enough and that…