MSI Awards

MSI Award Programs for Excellence in Research

The McCormick Science Institute supports awards with the American Society for Nutrition (ASN) and the American Dietetic Association Foundation (ADAF). The goal is to recognize researchers who advance the understanding of the health benefits of culinary spices and herbs.

The American Society for Nutrition (ASN) Award

An annual award is presented to an investigator conducting clinical, translational, in vitro and/or ex vivo research, whose scientific contributions have advanced the understanding of the potential health benefits of culinary herbs and spices. For more information, please see the ASN website.

Recipients

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (ANDF) Award

An annual award to support scientific endeavors including in vitro experiments, epidemiologic studies, spice and herb intake data collection, systematic reviews and/or evidence-based analysis . The principal investigator must be a Registered Dietitian (RD) or a Dietetic Technician, Registered (DTR) and a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND). For more information, please see the AND website.

Recipients

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: MSI Funded

MSI Funded Study on Effect of Dips with Herbs & Spices on Preschooler Liking of Vegetables (June, 2013)

A study to determine whether adding herbs & spices to a reduced-fat dip increased preschoolers' willingness to taste & consume vegetables.

More Diet Quality Research

MSI Funded Study on Bioavailability of Herbs & Spices in Humans (October, 2012)

Scientists from The University of Florida and The Pennsylvania State University conducted research on the bioavailability of herbs and spices in humans

More Inflammation Research

MSI Funded Study on the Metabolic Effects of a Spice Containing Meal (July, 2011)

A small crossover study that examined the effects of a spice-containing meal on blood antioxidant capacity and various metabolic factors including glucose and insulin concentrations.

More Weight Management Research

The McCormick Science Institute (MSI) provides the information on this website for the sole purpose of educating visitors on the current body of scientific findings on the health benefits of culinary spices and herbs. In many cases, this information reflects preliminary scientific research and additional studies are needed to determine what, if any, effect a spice will have on a health related condition. The findings, views, and opinions of scientists, health professionals and others expressed on this website are theirs alone. MSI does not endorse or provide any advice about prevention, diagnosis, treatment, or curing of any health-related condition.