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Brussels Sprouts
(Brassica oleracea) Brussels sprouts are members of the Brassicaceae, a large family of plants that includes mustards, cabbages, broccoli, turnips, cresses, and their many relatives. Given that Brussels sprouts are...
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Vitamin K
(phylloquinones, menaquinones) Vitamin K is a fat-soluble vitamin that is stored in the fatty tissue of the body. Vitamin K is not a single vitamin but is a family of...
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Thyme
(Thymus vulgaris) Thyme is indigenous to the Mediterranean. This plant has a long history of use in natural medicine in connection with chest and respiratory problems including coughs, bronchitis, and...
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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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Oregano
(Origanum vulgare) Oregano means “mountain joy” and along with basil, is synonymous with tomato based Italian cooking. But, this herb is widely used in Turkish, Greek, Spanish and Mexican culinary...