We've all heard the old saying, "You are what you eat," but arterial disease, diabetes, strokes, and many cancers continue to be on the rise, despite research, experimental and epidemiological studies link all these problems to poor nutrition (Rudrappa 2015). Obesity rates are advancing around the world, especially in industrialized countries, and children are the latest group to be affected. There is no single, simple solution to this growing problem, but a return to more traditional cooking practices, as well as culinary herbs and spices, would certainly be a start. Spices have been essential in the preparation and preservation of food for centuries. Arab and European traders spread and popularized many that we still value today, even using them as a form of currency. Not only were they prized for their taste, but also for their vital and medicinal qualities. The anti-inflammatory and healing properties of herbs and spices were well known in ancient medicine, as were their benefits for digestion, such as anti-flatulence, detoxification, and the ability to control worm infestations (Rudrappa 2015). Unfortunately, culinary skills are important. and knowledge have been lost, as many families move towards convenience and processed foods. But, once you begin the journey to recover these ancient treasures, you will never want to go back! Since ancient times, the root of the health and nutritional benefits of culinary herbs and spices can be found in their phytonutrient value, just as in all plant matter, which is why consuming fruits and vegetables is so important.