Spices

Popular spices with nutritional benefits include cinnamon, cumin, curry powder, nutmeg, paprika, and turmeric.

For the best flavor, buy your spices whole and grind them in a spice grinder just before use. Purchase spices in the smallest amounts you can, as they lose flavor over time. Store in tightly closed containers in a cool, dark cupboard. Whole spices will keep for up to 1 year; ground spices should be used within 6 months.