Do you ever buy fresh pomegranates and pop out all the ruby-colored seeds inside to use for salads or snacks? The rind that's left is something you shouldn't automatically toss into the compost bin, because it turns out you can make a healthy pomegranate tea with the peel! Bring water to a boil in a small pot and turn off the heat, then steep the peel in the water for at least 30 minutes to get the maximum flavor and benefits. Since pomegranates are high in antioxidants, this is a healthy tea that helps the body detoxify. You can add a little natural sweetener, like honey to the tea, too.

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Salad spinners are handy kitchen tools to help wash greens and use centrifugal force to spin them dry. But they are also handy for a whole host of other cooking ingredients. Want to remove the seeds from canned tomatoes? Just empty the can and break up the tomatoes a little bit, then spin away. Need dried canned beans for a recipe? Just rinse and spin so your hummus isn't too watery. And you don't even need to use the spinning part. Use the inner basket to soak delicate fruit like berries, then lift them right out of the water.

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Taking vitamins every day is an important investment for many people, but these pricey supplements can go to waste if you store them in the wrong place. According to CBS News, it's important to keep your vitamins away from high heat and humid places. That includes on countertops or cabinets near stoves, dishwashers or in bathrooms used for showers. Not only can they go bad, but the chemical composition of the vitamins can change, too. Store your supplements in a cool, dry place, like inside a pantry or in a drawer in a powder room, for easy access and safe storage.

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