I BELIEVE IN BROCCOLI AND BROWNIES
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When I think of herbs two things come to mind 1) a plant that adds flavor to food and 2) a supplement for health. Herbs are both of those things; they can enhance your favorite dishes and may have health benefits. Herbs may also have negative health consequences. The decision to use herbs for health should not be taken lightly.  Herbs can be sold as health supplements in the form of tablets, powders, extracts, or plants. Supplements are loosely regulated in the US. Unlike medications, supplement manufacturers are not required to show safety or effectiveness prior to going to market. However, you can get accurate, evidenced-based information about herbs and health from reputable sources. Here are a few of my favorite sites:
I enjoy gardening. There is something about planting a tiny seed in the spring and harvesting armfuls of produce in fall. Herbs are one thing I grow each year. I have both indoor and  outdoor herbs.  I always have my favorites – basil, rosemary, chives, and parsley and then venture out with a few new flavors each year like lemon thyme, sweet mint, chocolate mint, oregano, or sage. My chives and rosemary usually grow as perennials, so I don’t have to replant them each spring. And after months of coaxing I’ve finally got my pot of parsley to grow year-round indoors. There is not much of it, but it grows year-round.
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