Article: Theo Thomas Column -- Let Herbs Add Healthful Zip to Everyday Meals

Herbs are a wonderful way to flavor your food.

Cooking with herbs can help you reduce the amount of salt you use or even eliminate it. And, using herbs offers another health benefit. They are plants that contain cancer-fighting phytochemicals, just like the vegetables, fruits, whole grains, legumes and other foods that are part of the plant-based diet the American Institute for Cancer Research recommends.

So, herbs such as basil, tarragon, rosemary, dill, parsley and thyme can help you lower the sodium in your diet, fight cancer and make your dining delicious.

Never used herbs? Here are some helpful tips to help you experiment with fresh herbs. Before trying a new herb for the first time, ...

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