Using spices and herbs to flavor vegetables is a hallmark of traditional diets around the world, but not all Americans today are taking full advantage of these culinary treasures. Researchers in Illinois surveyed 1,042 US adults, census representative in terms of sex, age (except for the 70+ group), income, and geographic region. They found that millennials (age 18-29) and Asian Americans were most likely to use more spices and herbs more frequently, while low-income, male, older (age 50+), and white respondents were less likely to take advantage of spices & herbs when cooking vegetables. The most popular among the list of 20 spices and herbs were garlic, oregano, basil, and paprika.
American Journal of Health Behavior. 2017 Jan;41(1):52-60. (Nikolaus CJ et al.)