21 Simple Ways to Cook with Health-Boosting Spices

You’re already aware that many spices are good for you, and also add awesome flavor to everything you cook. But what you may not know is exactly how various spices actually benefit your body. Here, we break down the 7 healthiest spices, explain what they do for you, and give tasty ways to cook with each one.

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These 21 great-for-you recipes—from cayenne sweet potato fries to zucchini muffins with nutmeg—will add instant flavor to your diet, so bookmark this page ASAP, because you’ll be wanting to add them all to your regular cooking rotation.

Originally published June 2016. Updated September 2017.