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In addition to making food taste better, spices contain disease-fighting antioxidants. Some current studies suggest:
Turmeric: 4 teaspoons a day to prevent and control Alzheimer’s and to fight colon-cancer recurrence.
Sage: 1 1/2 teaspoons daily improved cognitive function in Alzheimer’s patients.
Cinnamon: A half-teaspoon a day for 40 days may reduce blood sugar and triglycerides by 25 percent. Too much, though, can harm the liver.
Chile pepper: People eat less when meals contain a half-teaspoon chile pepper, and some trials show 4-5 teaspoons can boost metabolism. Consumer Reports on Health
