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\t\t\t\t\t\t-, I woke up this morning looking like I’d been crying for hours.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tMy eyes (and face) were so puffy.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tBut Ihadn’tbeen crying… I actually just ate a few slices of really salty (but delicious!) pizza last night.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you’ve ever overdone it on salty food… you probably know what I’m talking about.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSo I guzzled a TON of water, then headed to a workout class to get my blood flowing.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd now a few hours later… the puffiness isfinallystarting to go down.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSee, the problem with salt is it makes your body hang onto extra water...
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich causes your cells to swell up — and leads to unwanted puff and bloat.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tNow, don’t worry… I’m not going to tell you to eat a “bland” diet, or give up your favorite salty foods.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tBut I started wondering…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tHow can we eat LESS salt, so we can feel LESS puffy —
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWhilestillenjoying delicious meals?
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWell, when I went out to my garden to grab a few veggies for lunch…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThe answer dawned on me:
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\t\t\t\t\t\tYou probably already eat a few unsuspectingplants…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich aresuper easyto grow — and can replace a TON of salt in your meals.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThat way, you can still eat really tasty food,withoutthe bloating and puffiness you get from salt.¹
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\t\t\t\t\t\tIn fact, these plants canmaximizethe YUM in every meal — so you won’t miss out on any flavor or spice.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI’m talking about HERBS.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tYep, herbs can replace saltwithoutsacrificing flavor…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd they’refullof good stuff to help ward off bloating and puffiness.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tHerbs grow easily, arepacked with vitamins and minerals, and add a punch of flavor to ANY meal —
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\t\t\t\t\t\tLike dressings, roasted veggies,evenstore-bought soups and salads. 😉
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\t\t\t\t\t\tPlus, when you harvest them right at home, you’re more likely to eatmoreof them...
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWhich makes itsoeasy to replace excess salt in your meals with nutritious, savory flavor.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThat way, you can wake up feeling refreshed and revitalized —notbloated and swollen.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tNow, I understand not everyone has the time or space to grow big outdoor gardens —
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd you might think you don’t have a “green thumb”...
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\t\t\t\t\t\tBut that’s okay!
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\t\t\t\t\t\tGrowing your own fresh, aromatic, flavor-packed herbs doesn’t have to be difficult, expensive, or time-consuming.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAll you need is a windowsill, small pot or jar, and a little soil…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd before you know it, you can add a pop of nutrients to all your meals — and REALLY cut down on your salt intake.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tTo start growing your own fortifying herb garden, you can plant seedsorbuy herb plants from a greenhouse or grocery store.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tThen, transfer the herb plants into your own pots or jars, or keep them in the ones they’re sold in.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSimply set them on a sunny windowsill and water about once a week to keep them happy — couldn’t be easier. 😊
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\t\t\t\t\t\tA few of my favorite tasty, easy-to-grow,nutrient-packedherbs include:
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Now, these are just a few ofmyfavorites.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tBut feel free to experiment with other herbs — the options (and benefits) are endless.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tHonestly,everyherb is packed with nutrients your body needs to stay healthy, so grow whichever onesyoulike.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd, to help you get started on your herb garden, I’ve created a simple herb-filled recipe to inspire you:
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-, I hope I’ve inspired you to try your hand at growing an herb garden.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tIt’s a simple way to help you eat fresher, healthier meals whichtaste delicious…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWithoutso much salt you wake up with puffy eyes — like I did this morning. 🥴
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\t\t\t\t\t\tWith your own herb garden, you’ll be well on your way to a more vibrant, healthy, thriving you.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tAnd if you start growing today, you’ll have fresh herbs to use all summer long.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tTo a healthy, balanced life,
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\t\t\t\t\t\tMaggie Q
\t\t\t\t\t\tActivatedYou Founder
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\t\t\t\t\t\tP.S. If your herbs grow faster than you can eat them…
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\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can easily freeze them for later use, and keep them for up to 6 months.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tI like to wash and dry my herbs, then store them in baggies in the freezer. (Just make sure to get as much air out of the bag as you can.)
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\t\t\t\t\t\tYou can also fill ice cube trays with chopped herbs and drizzle olive oil over the top to cover the herbs.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tSimply pull your frozen herbs out of the freezer — and add directly to soups, salads, dressings, or roasted vegetables for a burst of flavorandnutrition.
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\t\t\t\t\t\tYour body (and wallet) will thank you!
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