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The Skinny on Rhodiola
In a recent Runner's World article, Jennifer Beals (actress and avid runner) said, "Rhodiola has been really helpful in terms of healing. . .
DIY: Grow an Herb Garden Indoors
Want an easy way to get into gardening? Then try an indoor herb garden!
Supplies:
- 1 large container with 20-inch diameter (plastic or clay, with a drainage hole)
- 1 saucer to fit container
- Certified organic potting soil mix
- Herb plants
- Gravel or screen mesh
- Certified organic fertilizer
Fast & Easy Dinner: Chicken Breasts Stuffed with Couscous
Normally I stuff chicken breasts with creamy cheese or buttery ham. When I came across this recipe for herbed couscous stuffed chicken, I got very excited. A much healthier alternative to cheese or pork, couscous is equally delicious.
Weekend Well-Being: Start Your Garden Now
I love gardening. Playing in the dirt is relaxing for me and growing stuff to eat is a big bonus. Growing your own herbs and veggies is a sure fire way to know how they have been grown and that they are pesticide free.
Valerian Root: Nature's Valium
Valerian Root may smell like disgustingly stinky feet, but it's great for relaxing the body and the muscles. It has been used for centuries in Europe and Asia as a sedative, and is believed to help you fall asleep faster, and improve the quality of your sleep. The Greeks also used valerian root to treat digestive problems.
Comfort Yourself With Comfrey
Comfrey is a pretty miraculous herb. The roots and leaves contain a substance called allantoin, which promotes healing and tissue regeneration. Applied to wounds, it reduces inflammation and promotes healing of damaged or injured tissues.
Cilantro Kills Bacteria So You Don't Have To
Popular in Mexican and Thai food, the herb cilantro (also called Chinese parsley) contains a chemical known as dodecenal, which has been found to kill the Salmonella bacteria that causes food borne illness.
Dodecenal is present not only in the leaves of cilantro, but also in its seeds, which are more commonly known as coriander.
This info could lead to expanded use of dodecenal as a tasteless food additive to prevent food borne illness - perhaps as a protective coating for meats in processing plants, or even as a disinfectant to be used in cleaning and hand washing.
Epazote Curbs Your Flatulence
Epazote (pronounced Eh-pah-zo-tay) is an herb used for its strong licorice-like flavor, similar to that of anise, fennel, or tarragon, but it's much stronger in fragrance and flavor. It can also be compared to cilantro.
It is native to Central America, South America, and Mexico, and is also called Mexican Tea, Jesuit's Tea, Skunkweed, or Wormseed.
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The Kitchen Goddesses Can Teach You How to Cook
The Kitchen Goddess group in the YumSugar Community isn't just a place for browsing and sharing recipes. It's also your one-stop shop for any and every culinary question.
Reader RubyDreams was wondering how to make herbs de Provence.
Five Easy Herbs to Start Your Garden
I know that many of you wish you had an herb garden, and luckily, they are very easy to get going. For real beginners, iVillage has rounded up five very easy herbs to grow in your garden.
Not only will these durable plants require very little maintenance, but they're also herbs that show up commonly in recipes.
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