5 Healthiest Spices

Used for centuries as a digestive and anti-bacterial agent in traditional Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine, turmeric is a medical multitasker. The pigment in this bright yellow spice, called curcumin, has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and possibly cancer-fighting properties. Furthermore, a study at UCLA suggested that curcumin reduced Alzheimer-causing amyloid protein brain plaques in rats. So reach for this superspice–whether you hope to soothe an upset stomach, prevent colon cancer, or protect your brain.

Recipe:  Curried Cabbage