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Mint

Mint is an aromatic herb that comes in numerous varieties. Two of the most common varieties include spearmint and peppermint, which both have a refreshing, sweet flavor, and a cool aftertaste.

Mint is rich in many nutrients, including fiber, vitamin A, vitamin C, riboflavin, folate, calcium, iron, magnesium, potassium, copper, and manganese. (See more mint nutrition facts on Self.com.)

If your mint came in a plastic clamshell container, just pop that right in the refrigerator. Your mint should last over a week stored this way. Alternatively, store your mint refrigerated in another type of sealed container.

Or, like many other herbs and veggies that come on a stem, cut the bottom of the mint stems on a diagonal. Place in a tall jar with about an inch of water in the bottom, cover the jar loosely with plastic, and place in the refrigerator. Change the water every few days.