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Ounce for ounce, herbs and spices have more antioxidants than any other food group.

— Michael Greger

Sentiment: POSITIVE

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✓Similar Perspectives

All those spices and herbs in your spice rack can do more than provide calorie-free, natural flavorings to enhance and make food delicious. They're also an incredible source of antioxidants and help rev up your metabolism and improve your health at the same time.

— Suzanne Somers

The Herbs ought to be distilled when they are in their greatest vigor, and so ought the Flowers also.

— Nicholas Culpeper

What is a shame is that there isn't stuff that is as great as 'Oz' on a consistent level around today.

— Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje

The range of ingredients available to home cooks has expanded dramatically. People are incorporating herbs and spices like lemongrass, smoked Mexican chile, sumac, and za'atar mix.

— Yotam Ottolenghi

Herbs deserve to be used much more liberally.

— Yotam Ottolenghi

Spices, of course, are essential.

— Marcus Samuelsson

I measure in my palm and use my eyes to estimate amounts; a tablespoon is a full palm of dried spices.

— Rachael Ray

Coffee, one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world, contains a plethora of naturally-occurring compounds, including several classes of antioxidants.

— Chris Kilham

✗Opposing Perspectives

You don't need to know what an antioxidant is to eat well.

— Michael Pollan

I use a lot of fresh citrus, garlic, and fresh herbs when cooking to cut down on fat and sodium but punch up flavor. Our cupboards and fridge are full of condiments - mustards, vinegars, etc. that also add tons of flavor but are low in fat, calories, or other processed additives.

— Cat Cora