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.
Peppermint is a member of the mint family and as such, it is also very good for certain digestive system problems. Mint acts as a muscle relaxant and can calm an overactive digestive tract. You can find it as a tea, tincture or capsules. If you suffer from irritable bowel syndrome, use enteric-coated capsules.