While spices are prized for their wonderful flavors, many ancient cultures also used spices for their health-promoting properties. Research has now found that many spices are, indeed, health-promoting. Research has found that many spices are valuable sources of phytonutrients. (Phytonutrients are plant-derived chemicals that have health-promoting properties.) Why are spices such powerful skin-saving agents? First, because they're potent sources of antioxidants. And second, b