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The Smells and Tastes of the Mediterranean Diet: Herbs

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The herbs that grew in abundance in the Mediterranean area were used from the early years not only in foods to add flavor, but also in drinks to give taste, and in general to add “spice” to the everyday life of people. Herbs and their derivatives together with spices from trees and bushes were collected and used when in season or they were dried to be used as and when needed.

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