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Along the cold, rugged coastlines of the North Atlantic, a reddish-brown, frilly-leaved water plant clings to the rough rocks. If you spotted it on your beachcombing trip, you’d never suspect you were looking at a food source brimming with protein, f...

How to Grow Sprouts at Home: A GuideWe're calling all herb and veggie lovers, meat-eaters, and pescatarians. Did you know there’s a type of fresh produce that can be grown year-round without any prior gardening knowledge? One that's low-maintenance a...

3 Tips on How to Store Dried HerbsFrom thyme and tarragon to marjoram and mint, having a diverse collection of dried herbs is the key to a complete, well-rounded pantry. However, as your dried herb collection grows, you might find yourself running ou...

Best Way to Consume Reishi Mushroom Powder: A GuideAmong a long list of adaptogens and benefits you will find reishi mushrooms. Reishi mushrooms have a long history (and future) in health and wellness. In fact, reishi mushrooms were prized by wealth...

It doesn’t take a health nut to know that herbal teas are all the rage. They can be healthful, tasty, varied, and a great substitute to your morning cup of coffee. But, surprisingly, they are also quite easy to make.Some people use easy to make herba...