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Basil – Nature’s Ibuprofen
Nestled in your bouquet is an herb, you may think you don’t need an introduction to: basil. A common herb, especially in Italian and some Asian cuisines, basil has a long history of being a tasty addition to a variety of dishes. However, don’t dismiss basil as a simple flavoring... more
Read moreParsley – a chemotherapeutic herb
In your bouquet this week, you’ll find an herb that looks familiar: parsley. Garnishing many a plate, this popular herb is often just ignored. By disregarding parsley, you are giving up a chance for numerous health benefits from this tasty herb. Botanically known as Petroselinum crispum, parsley’s common name is... more
Read moreAll Hail Kale, the Queen of Greens
The greenish blue thick leaves found in your produce bouquet are nutrient-packed varieties of kale, including Blue, Siberian, White Russian and Curly kale. Considered the queen of nutritious greens in the cruciferous family, kale is a cousin to cabbage and broccoli. Also called borecole, kale’s scientific name is Brassica oleracea... more
Read moreLeafy Greens
“The number one food that scientific research has shown to have a strong positive association with increased longevity in humans is raw leafy greens, normally referred to as salad, “ says Dr. Joel Fuhrman in his best selling book, Eat to Live. “Leafy greens such as romaine lettuce, kale, collards, Swiss... more
Read moreEpazote and Papalo, fabulous South-of-the-Border herbs
Unless you are very familiar with traditional Mexican and South American cuisine, there are two relatively unknown herbs hiding in your bouquet: epazote and papalo. These two herbs are staples in the south and chefs will often offer sprigs of papalo on the table so you can pluck the leaves... more
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