When Karen Washington, a food activist and farmer, recalls holiday meals with her family, one herb stands out: thyme. “What’s a Thanksgiving turkey without thyme?” she asks. And even at other times of ...

Peppermint ( Mentha piperita) is one of the best-known herbs for easing digestive distress. Its active compound, menthol, ...

Use herbs and spices to enhance food flavors, and your health March is the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ National Nutrition Month, serving as a great reminder to make choices in diet and ...

Herbs and spices have been used for thousands of years not only to flavor food, but to store it and for medicinal purposes. Tea made from the willow tree (aspirin) in 400 BC was said to reduce fevers ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Now that the great cooking season is behind us, and spring cleaning ...

Share on Pinterest Two new studies have found that herbs and spices add more than just flavor to food. They also provide potential benefits for your health, such as lowering cholesterol levels and ...

If you peeked on social media on Thanksgiving after you had dinner, you likely ran across post after post of the meals people made and brought to tables around the country for the holiday. Plenty of ...