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From My Meanderfly Blog: http://meanderfly.blogspot.com/2008/02/parsley-gets-bum-rap.html
Parsley - More than Just a Garnish!
Parsley gets a bum rap. At worst, people see it as a pretty garnish on the side of their plates.At best, they may use it here and there, from time-to-time, as a seasoning. This is so unfair,both to us and the parsley, because this modest unassuming herb is actually a superhero ofthe of the food world.No really I kid you not. Parsley is on the World's Healthiest Foods list. You don't get on thislist unless you are one of those miraculous foods that can have a real impact on health.Parsley fits that description perfectly! It is a real nutritional power house. Just one 2tablespoon serving is considered an excellent source of vitamins K, C and A; and a goodsource of folate and iron.Even more health boosting benefits of this herb:1. It is a rich source of anti-oxident nutrients, most noteabley vitamin C & vitamin A.Antioxidants render harmless otherwise dangerous free radicals in the water-soluble areas ofthe body.2. Vitamin C may also be helpful in reducing the severity of asthma, osteoarthritis, andrheumatoid arthritis.3. Vitamin A further adds support to our immune system, strengthening our ability to fightdisease and infection.4. Parsley is also high in folic acid, which promotes good cardiovscular health.In addition folic acid aids in proper cell division, a strong factor in cancer prevention.It is obviously time to stop treating parsley as a garnish and make it a food choice for goodnutrition. In other words, we need to start using this herb in our everyday meals for morethan just a little flavor or its good looks. It is not as difficult as you might think, remember just2 tablespoons equals a serving.
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