Deoxyribose is a sugar, although not the kind we usually think of when we're sweetening our coffee. Deoxyribose is a monosaccharide. Monosaccharides are the building blocks for more complicated sugars.
Serving Tips. Mint leaves add fresh and refreshing flavor to meals. Add a handful of mint leaves to roasted green beans, or wilt mint leaves into whole-grain pasta dressed with a mixture of olive oil and lemon juice. As an alternative, blend mint leaves into smoothies.
Overview. Fig leaves are parts of fig trees, which are plants that bear figs, a fruit that has many nutritive properties. Fig leaves have had a strong symbolic resonance with cultures that were influenced by the Old Testament, since fig leaves were used by Adam and Eve to cover their nudity.