IN THE NEWS: A lot more Americans are meditating now than just five years ago. Also, fructans, not gluten, might cause wheat sensitivity.

MAIN: Fresh Herbs and Health Benefits. Using herbs in the kitchen-fresh vs. dried, how to store and wash, how to chop and when to add them to your dishes. Also, we review some of the more common herbs used in cooking.

TRIVIA: Is there a difference between "minced parsley" and "parsley, minced" when listed in a recipe's ingredients?

LISTENER QUESTION: Can snacking help me from becoming too hungry and prevent overeating at meal time?

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