As with most strong tasting foods, spices are rich in antioxidants, terpenes, and beneficial nutrients. Ayurvedic medicine even uses spices as treatments, because a lot of them are anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, antiparasitic, or have other healing properties.* Are all spices created equal? The answer as a chef and food researcher is a resounding NO. My goal is to eat close to nature as possible. Organic spices avoid toxins and have optimal flavor and nutrition.