Epidemiological, laboratory and human studies are showing beyond doubt how the phtyochemicals in spices hold the key to preventing and treating many of our most problematic, chronic diseases. In this regard it could be said that they are the nutritional 'missing link' for which we have been searching to help us prevent the onset of these diseases. Modern research is only confirming what we already know about the evolution of spices in our diets and how, for millenia, our bodies have used them to help fight off infection and many other diseases. While vitamins and minerals are essential for the body to carry out normal physiological functions, the phytochemicals in spices add an additional protective umbrella against many of today's most devastating diseases.

Dr. Keith Scott's book, Medicinal Seasonings takes an in depth look at  this fascinating and important breakthrough in  nutritional science.