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5 Healthiest Spices

Apart from their wonderful flavors, these kitchen-cupboard spices boast antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and even cancer-fighting properties.— By Charlene Dy, MyRecipes.com

Cinnamon: Triple-Play Cinnamon Rolls
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Cinnamon: Triple-Play Cinnamon Rolls

A small but much-publicized Pakistani study suggested that consuming as little as 1/4 teaspoon of the aromatic spice a day lowered blood sugar and cholesterol levels in patients with type II diabetes. While cinnamon's diabetic claims aren't yet conclusive, its larger health benefits are clear: just one teaspoon has the same amount of antioxidants as 5 1/2 cups of broccoli. So do the math: if this cinnamon roll recipe calls for a full tablespoon. . .

Recipe: Triple-Play Cinnamon Rolls

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