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Article: Fresh herbs can improve your health.
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- Duluth News-Tribune (Duluth, MN)
- Article date:
- May 22, 2003
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Byline: Marsha Erickson
If you want to revive your favorite recipes and take control of your health at the same time, fresh herbs are the perfect solution.
Herbs, like other plant foods, contain unique substances called phytochemicals that help the body in a variety of ways. Some strengthen the immune system, while others eliminate free radicals that damage DNA. Certain phytochemicals even protect against heart disease and help to get rid of cancer-causing substances.
Many researchers believe that using even a small amount of herbs in cooking will provide the benefits of these disease-fighting substances. Fresh herbs are best because they are ...