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Feed plants with this throwaway

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“Cooking water absorbs nutrients from veggies, and this leftover liquid is a no-cost way to nourish plants,” says Coronado. “If you’re cooking spinach, a significan­t amount of iron will leach into the water. And iron is a pivotal part of the chlorophyl­l production process—it gives a plant its healthy green color.” To do: Simply extract the food, let the water cool and pour it on plants.

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