According to recent health articles, many herbs and spices that you use to flavor your food can also offer many health benefits.  Here are some:

Cayenne – Not only is this spicy pepper a natural pain reliever, it may help reduce your cholesterol.

Dill – Oils from this herb may help neutralize carcinogens.  Carcinogens are substances and exposures that can lead to cancer.

Basil - While basil is commonly used fresh in cooked recipes, it’s also a natural anti-inflammatory and antibacterial and a rich source of magnesium. It has recently been found that compounds in basil have potent antioxidant, anti-cancer, anti-viral, and anti-microbial properties.

Cilantro- Actually the leaves of the coriander plant, it has a very pungent odor and is widely used in Asian cooking.  It is also is a good source of disease fighting phytonutrients.  Phytonutrients are certain organic components of plants, and these components are thought to promote human health.

Coriander Seeds – The commonest use of coriander seeds is in soups and stews and they also help to control blood sugar, cholesterol, and free radical production.

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