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| | I used to live in a house with a friend who absolutely loved to cook. I picked up many useful tips from her, and one of them was the power of herbs. It's hard to name a recipe that wouldn't benefit from adding aromatics. | | From a flavor perspective, both fresh and dried herbs can (and should) have a place in your cooking. But have you ever looked at your spice cabinet and wondered whether those little jars bring many nutrients to the table? I mean, it's not uncommon to keep the same container of dried herbs on your shelf for years. Below, Lindsay Mahar, a Wellos Coach and a registered dietitian at Healthline, gives us some helpful insights into our spice jars. | | | | Eat up,
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Newsletter Editor, Healthline |  | | Written by Ginger Wojcik
July 11, 2024 • 3 min read | | | | | Powered by | |  | |  | | | Q: | Do I get the same nutrients from dried spices as from fresh spices/herbs? | | | A: | As you reach for the dried basil to season your recipe, you might be wondering: Are dried herbs and spices as nutritious as the fresh ones? Well, the short answer is no. As with any other vegetable, the longer herbs are left out to dry, the more it reduces the nutrient content. This is especially true of water-soluble vitamins such as vitamin C and the B-complex vitamins.
However, many dried herbs maintain similar antioxidant levels to their fresh counterparts. In case you forgot, antioxidants are molecules that help your body fight off the potentially harmful effects of oxidative stress, which may contribute to chronic conditions, including cancer and heart disease. There are also some spices, such as garlic, onion, and ginger, that maintain their anti-inflammatory effects even after being dried.
So, if you have access to freshly picked herbs, use them for a nutritional boost. If not, dried herbs still offer some great health benefits while adding flavor and depth to your cooking. | |  | | Written by Lindsay Mahar
Wellos Coach and Registered Dietitian | | | Wellos optimizes your nutrition and lifestyle by helping you make changes that are easy to manage. Every member is different, and Wellos provides tools and tracking built around the outcomes you want to achieve. | | Wellos is a sister brand of Healthline. | | | | | | | | | That was easy! | | | | | | |  | | Jenaluca Herb Scissors | | I love using fresh herbs to jazz up my meals, but I find chopping them to be tedious. So, needless to say, I was thrilled when my friends turned me on to these neat multiple-blade kitchen scissors. It's like using multiple pairs of scissors at the same time, but safer! I like to hold my freshly rinsed herb leaves over whatever I'm cooking and slice them straight in, eliminating the frustrating step of chopping and the need to clean a cutting board. | | | | Every product we recommend has gone through either Healthline's or Optum Store's vetting processes. If you buy through links on this page, we may receive a small commission or other tangible benefit. Healthline has sole editorial control over this newsletter. Potential uses for the products listed here are not health claims made by the manufacturers. Healthline and Optum Store are owned by RVO Health. | | | | | | | | | | | |  | | Wellos is a sister brand of Healthline. | | | | Wellos offers curated recipe collections by meal type, dietary preference, and cuisine. Tailor your meals even further with filters for prep time, appliances, and more. | | | | | | | | | | | What we're digesting | | 🪫 Tips for boosting your energy when you live with a digestive condition. Learn how to beat the fatigue and feel stronger. | | ❌ 7 signs and symptoms of zinc overdose. FYI, there are no reported cases of zinc poisoning from zinc that naturally occurs in food. | | 🫁 Can COPD be reversed? Learn how to slow the progression of this chronic condition. | | 🫧 10 ways to get rid of gas pains and bloating. Here are at-home remedies to try — and signs it's time to see a doctor. | | | Thanks for reading, friends! Kenny will be back on Sunday to share a cold noodle recipe you don't want to miss. See you then! | | | Until next time, |  | Take care of yourself, and we'll see
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