Adding Spice to Life

With the beginning of each year, consumers look to improve some aspect of their lives, particularly their weight and overall health. It’s no surprise that in writing this article around the end of 2007, I read two articles in consumer publications reporting on the health benefits of spices.

The November 2007 issue of Men’s Journal listed ginger, garlic, and cayenne pepper as three natural remedies for gas, Athlete’s foot, and a sore throat, respectively (Mathew, 2007). The November/December 2007 …