By Toni Gasparis

We are all extremely germ conscious and are constantly sanitizing our kids and ourselves. But cleaning too much gets rid of both the good and bad bacteria on our bodies which can lead to allergies and other chronic health issues. Help your family live a stronger, healthier life today by going back to the roots--literally--and adding a little dirt back into your life with this plan.

Watch: How The Dirt Cure Can Help Kids’ Health

Introduce Spices Into Cooking

Adding spices into your food is another great way to make sure your food has a daily dose of dirt in it. Plus, spices are loaded with antioxidants and are anti-inflammatories which can help with a lot of health issues. For example, black cumin seed helps with asthma, cayenne pepper eases pain, and fresh rosemary can boost memory.