If you are like most Americans, you probably think of parsley as just something decorative that gets put on a plate to make a meal look pretty. However, parsley is now known to have many health benefits that many of us don’t know about. Before it became popular as a food, parsley was originally used for medicinal purposes by the ancient Greeks and Romans.
Parsley contains many nutrients. It has vitamins A, K and C, minerals that include magnesium, potassium, folate, iron and calcium. It is also relatively low in calories.
The health benefits of parsley include:
- Helps treat fatigue, hormone imbalances, liver problems, and menstrual pain,
- Possesses antioxidant power
- Promotes kidney cleansing
- Reduces edema
- Helps weight loss
- Helps metabolism
- Acts as an anti-inflammatory
- Helps heal scars
- Reduces toxins in the body
- Aids digestion
- Slows tumor growth
- Helps to prevent osteoporosis
- Reduces acid formation
- Has antibacterial and antifungal properties
Consult with a physician before adding parsley in large amounts to the diet. People who are pregnant, have a tendency to form kidney stones, or susceptible to a rash should be cautious when eating it. You can schedule an appointment with a physician at Flushing Hospital Medical Center at 718-670-5486 to discuss if parsley is good for you.
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