McCormick shares ways to add antioxidants to meals

Starting the year off right can be as simple as eating a healthy breakfast. One of the best ways to kick start your day is by adding antioxidants to your morning! McCormick & Company, a global leader in flavor, has created a variety of simple tips to power up breakfast with spices and herbs like cinnamon, ginger, black pepper and oregano.



Whenever or wherever you’re eating breakfast, the McCormick kitchens have found ways for you to spice up your morning with antioxidants, shown to add flavor and health benefits. Here are a few tips below:



At Home - Weekday:

· Spread this on your morning toast instead of sugary jams and jellies. Mix 1 package (8 ounces) Neufchâtel cheese (1/3 less fat than cream cheese), softened, 2 tablespoons honey and 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon until well blended. (Serves 8)

Antioxidant Bonus: One serving of Ground Cinnamon flavored spread adds more antioxidants than 1/3 cup of fresh spinach.

On the Go:

· Mix 1 container (6 ounces) plain or vanilla Greek-style yogurt, 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey, 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Ground Cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Ginger.

Antioxidant Bonus: 1/2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of Ground Ginger add more antioxidants than 1 1/2 cups chopped sweet red pepper.

At the Office:

· For a fresh pick-me-up, sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon McCormick Ground Ginger on store-bought fruit cups or homemade fruit salad.

Antioxidant Bonus: 1/4 teaspoon of Ground Ginger adds more antioxidants than 3/4 cup chopped watermelon.

At Home - Weekend:

· Beat 4 eggs, 1/4 cup reduced-fat milk, 1/2 teaspoon McCormick Oregano Leaves and 1/4 teaspoon each McCormick Garlic Powder and McCormick Ground Black Pepper. Sauté 1 cup chopped vegetables in 1 tablespoon hot olive oil in nonstick skillet. Add egg mixture; scramble. Stir in 1 cup shredded reduced fat cheese. Spoon into 4 whole wheat tortillas.