From peppermint to cumin, research suggests these herbs and spices could help soothe your digestive system.
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Cloves: antibacterial, anti-inflammatory and possibly pain-relieving. Here’s what centuries of tradition – and modern science – say about them.
Ginger does more than spice up your stir-fry. Research shows it may ease nausea, reduce inflammation and even support heart health.
A dash of cinnamon or turmeric can boost flavour and may benefit health - but high dose supplements of the spices could do more harm than good.
Herbs and spices deliver many health benefits and are promoted as part of a healthy diet, but which ones are most popular in Australia?
A new TikTok trend claims adding a teaspoon of cinnamon to your daily coffee for one week can help you burn fat. Is there any truth to this?
Mycotoxins contamination causes health issues. Paying attention to storage of agricultural produce can save many lives.
Endemic to Madagascar, voatsiperifery is one of the secrets of the world’s top chefs. But it has to be grown in a way that preserves its environment and guarantees producers a fair income.
Thanks to detailed menu records from Kew Palace kitchens, we have a fascinating picture of the Christmas foods that were popular in the royal palaces.
Spices have been prized commodities for centuries. Today, ‘warm’ flavors boost our health and spirits in fall and winter.
Humans have figured out how to season their food with virtually every part of plants.
Humans have used turmeric for more than 4,000 years.
Human attraction to spicy food makes us an anomaly amongst mammals. Chilli is one of the most popular spices in our cuisines, but how the affinity for chilli appeared is a mystery.
Fraudulent spices aren’t new – but sage is the latest victim.
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