Fresh herbs are healthier and often contain higher antioxidant levels compared to processed or dried herbs. Opt to use fresh herbs at the end of cooking so you may preserve their properties.
Herbs and spices are rich in antioxidants, especially cloves, cinnamon, sage, oregano and thyme - as they help in reducing LDL or low-density lipoproteins or what is popularly known as ‘bad’ cholesterol'.