Time to get hooked on the Cinderella of the herbal world

Added August 3, 2010, Under: Diseases, Health, Nutrition

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I just love parsley – its fresh and green with a long shelf live in the fridge; it tastes and smells great; it it is easy to grow in a pot in a sunny corner and it is so good for you.   You have to admit that parsley gets 10 out of 10 every time. And yet many people don’t even bother to it eat parsley when it appears on their plate.   What a waste!

So here are some the good things parsley can do for you:

• Acts as a diuretic.

• Boosts the immune system.

• Cleanses the blood, dissolves sticky deposits in veins while maintaining the elasticity of blood vessels and enriches the liver.

• Increases the anti-oxidance capacity of the blood.

• Dissolves cholesterol in the veins.

• High in iron so good for the blood cells and prevents anemia.

• Relieves the discomfort of insect bites – just rub on.

• Regulates menstruation because of the presence of apiol in parsley which is a constituent of the hormone estrogen and helps with menstrual pain too.

• Loaded with Vitamin K, Vitamin C, Vitamin A and Folic Acid (one of the most important B vitamins).

• Balances hormones.

• Also rich in calcium, phosphorus, potassium, manganese and sulphur.

• Settles the stomach and improves the appetite.

• Helps with the removal of kidney and gallstones.

• Treats deafness and ear infections.

• Rich in alpha and omega oils – the good oils.

• Chewing parsley can help get rid of bad breath.

The list goes on and on…

Now that you know about the good things that parsley can do for you, you might be wondering how you should serve it (apart from just eating a bunch of parsley raw).

• Parsley juice is a powerful herbal drink.   Drink a small amount (about 50 ml) 3 times per day mixed with other juices.   You can use the parsley juice in cooking too.

• Honey Roasted Pumpkin and Walnut Risotto is an Australian recipe I found online.   It is a bit long and involved to set out here and includes lots of good things like butternut pumpkin, olive oil, honey, garlic, ginger, walnuts, rice and of course parsley.  Go to this link and give it a try. http://www.abc.net.au/local/recipes/2010/08/02/2971182.htm

• Add to sandwiches, salad greens, Tabbouli, soups, stews and sauces.

• Try parsley tea for diarrhea. Parsley benefits digestive activity and elimination.

This most well known of all herbs, parsley has really been the Cinderella of the herb world for too long. .

So forget about all those multivitamins capsules – a good daily dose of parsley will give you a multi vitamin and mineral immune booster all in one go.

It is time to start growing or buying your own daily supply of parsley for a great boost to your health