This often forgotten garnish, so often overlooked by its more pungent cousin cilantro, is not only tasty, but healing and healthy. Prohibiting tumor growth, parsley has been shown to be particularly effective against tumors forming in the lungs. This lovely little celery relative has also proven to neutralize certain carcinogens, such as those from cigarettes and burnt meat.
Vitamins A and C cause amazing antioxidant properties; Vitamin C itself is a great anti-inflammatory and aid to the immune system. A powerful combination, Vitamins A & C are very useful in the reduction of risks related to certain types of cancer, particularly colon cancer, also the risk of diabetes, asthma, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and atherosclerosis. Strongly anti-inflammatory, parsley is great for easing joint pain and reducing pain associated with swelling.
Folic Acid, an importan B vitamin, is essential for good heart health and a healthy cardiovascular system. Healthy cell production is also aided by Folic Acid, which helps in the prevention of colon and cervix cancer.
Wonderful source of Vitamin K and fiber, parsley is considered one of the world's healthiest foods; also containing calcium, iron, Vit E, zinc, folate, copper, manganese, potassium, magnesium, and phosphorous.
A digestive aid, parsley is also a blood cleanser. Using parsley as a kidney cleanser, this powerful garnish will aid in pulling toxins from the body and expelling them with urination (so be sure to drink plenty of water).
If nothing else, parsley is a decorative plate addition, could sneak its way into salads, tossed in soups and sauces, to flavor water, or eaten raw and plain to help freshen one's breath.
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