LOVELAND — A colorful array of spices sat in a line across the kitchen counter. Cinnamon, allspice, cardamom, cumin, coriander, ginger, turmeric, garam masala and bay leaves joined extra virgin olive oil and coarse ground black pepper, waiting for the cooking to begin. Fresh greens including dill, cilantro and collard greens sat nearby. Lauren Larson, a registered dietitian nutritionist with Banner Health’s northern Colorado hospitals, was about to begin her class focusing on Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking and the health benefits that each contained. The women who had come to the class were excited to learn about the delicious and healthy alternatives that were available.