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Don’t Count Out Cilantro


Some of you balked when we didn’t include cilantro in our Top 5 Herbs for Healthy Cooking list. That doesn’t mean it gets no love. We heart this fresh, leafy herb and use it in lots of dishes. And while today may be Cinco de Mayo, this baby isn’t just for Mexican cuisine.

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Grow Your Own Veggies at Home, Easily

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My husband and I have a good arrangement. He’s got the green thumb and grows our fruits and veggies. I cook them. We have limited space but still manage to create a pretty impressive garden. If you’re thinking of creating your own, get started with these hints.

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Top 5 Herbs for Healthy Cooking


We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again — herbs are an easy way to give low-cal flavor to many dishes. Better still, you add extra nutrients such as vitamins A and C, fiber and phytochemicals. Looking to explore? Here are our five favorites and ways to use them.

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Why We Love Herbal Tea

Last week we talked about why we love regular tea; this week we’re on to herbal teas. These teas have many health benefits. Here are five of the most popular varieties and how they can help you.

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