## Health Benefits Include: 

- Can support blood sugar and heart health
- Offer a range of antioxidant and anti-inflammatory qualities
- Can soothe upset stomach, indigestion, and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
- Can sooth common cold symptoms by breaking up phlegm and mucus
- May have neuroprotective effects such as improved learning and memory

## Fun Tips: 

Mint is relatively easy to grow at home. Store mint in a reusable plastic bag in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

Culinary uses: add to salads, fruit/fruit salad, or water to add a burst of fresh flavor!

## Recipe: Fresh Mint Tea

### Ingredients: 

- 2 cups water
- 15 fresh mint leaves
- 1-2 tsp of sugar or honey (optional)
- 2 lemon slices (optional)

### Directions 

1. Bring 2 cups of water to a boil.
2. Remove from heat and add mint leaves. Steep for 3-5 minutes, depending on desired strength.
3. Add sugar or honey, if using.
4. Serve hot or if serving iced, fill glass with ice and pour tea over. Garnish with lemon slices.

 

 

- [ Recipe adapted from The Spruce Eats  ](https://www.thespruceeats.com/easy-fresh-mint-tea-recipe-766391)
- [ Resources  ](https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9572119/)
 
 

 

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