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One of the most famous spices, this one is especially popular as part of a sugar-coated pastry.
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Another spice known primarily for its use in sweet treats, cocoa is more than just a main ingredient in candy.
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It is one of the earliest domesticated crops (evidence of it goes back to ancient Egypt) and has been associated with keeping disease at bay for most of human history.
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You might be surprised to know that ginger is good at doing more than just calming an upset stomach or battling nausea. As a versatile spice (made from a root), it can be added to almost anything to provide other health benefits
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Modern scientists have analyzed turmeric and realized that the main, active compound within it is curcumin – which can be a strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.