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Selenium
Selenium is a trace mineral that works as an antioxidant in the body. Selenium is incorporated into glutathione peroxidase, an antioxidant enzyme that plays a critical role in reducing free-radicals...
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Grapes
(Vitis vinifera) Grapes are round or oval berries that grow on woody vines in clusters ranging from about fifteen to nearly three hundred. Grapes feature semi-translucent juicy flesh encased in...
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Blueberries
(Vaccinium corymbosum) Blueberries are fruits of a shrub belonging to the heath family. Other members include the cranberry, bilberry, azalea, mountain laurel and rhododendron. There are more than 30 different...
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Cranberry
(Vaccinium macrocarpon) An evergreen dwarf shrub that grows in acidic soil in the Northern Hemisphere, cranberries are related to bilberries, blueberries and huckleberries. Cranberries are one of a handful of...
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Sage
(Salvia officinalis) The Latin name for sage is salvia which means to heal so given to sage because of its medicinal properties. Sage has been used for centuries as a...
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Parsley
(Petroselinum crispum) Curled parsley (Petroselinum neapolitanum) Italian parsley The two most common varieties of parsley include curly leaf and flat leaf (Italian). With its dark leaves, clean, crisp taste, curly...
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Curry
Curry is not a single herb but a blend of spices. Although curries can differ by color (red, yellow, green) and spice mix, the primary ingredient is turmeric. Other common...
