You sit down to dinner and you can’t wait to dig in to everything, EXCEPT the parsley. Today GenuLines looks at the humble parsley and why it’s a nutritional star!
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You may have seen that parsley on your plate and thought of it as a mere decoration. And while parsley is often used as a pretty garnish, it also has many health benefits.
It turns out that parsley is very high in antioxidants. These chemicals help to prevent disease and improve your health in general.
What exactly is so special about parsley? It:
- slows the aging process
- contains powerful antioxidants luteolin, vitamin A, and vitamin C
- can strengthen your immunity
- helps your body repair connective tissue
- strengthens bones and teeth
- repairs cuts and scratches faster
- protects you from hardened arteries and heart disease
- discourages plaque buildup in your blood vessels
- protects nerve cells to help prevent nervous system disorders
The natural oils in parsley are also known to fight cancer. Specifically, you can reduce your risk of colon cancer and prostate cancer.
You can even get some protection from the carcinogens in cigarette smoke. (though parsley consumption won’t make it a good idea to start or keep smoking)
Parsley can help inflammation-related diseases. These include arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and autoimmune disease.
How much do you need to eat to get the benefit? It turns out that you only need about two (fresh) tablespoons each day.
This gives you the vitamins and antioxidants it provides in high levels.
Parsley is delicious in its own right. It makes a great compliment to many dishes either raw or cooked.
Raw parsley gives you you the most benefits. And don’t forget to throw a few sprigs into the juicer for a tasty and healthy drink! (you can mix the juice with something sweet like apple)
Oh, there’s also a cosmetic benefit to consuming parsley. The oils and texture of parsley help to clean your teeth and freshen your breath after a meal.
This is great when you don’t have time to brush your teeth between meals.
Next time, instead of leaving the parsley on the plate, go ahead and eat a bit of the garnish to get the health benefits.
You’ll come away with fresher breath and an army of nutrients to help keep your body healthier and younger.
JohnK 12-4-2018
Overheard: “He who takes medicine and neglects to diet wastes the skill of his doctors.” ~Chinese Proverb
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