Parsley

Parsley is also known as Petroselinum crispum (biological name). It’s from Apiaceae family. It’s quite a common ingredient in various cooking styles. Parsley is a rich source of various important nutrients, which are:

•    Presence of beta carotenes along with vitamin C protect your body from various diseases like- cancer, heart ailments etc.

•    Daily consumption of parsley (fresh) can also lower the inflammatory situations like- osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis etc.

•    Parsley is a good source of myristicin (volatile oil), which can avert the chances of cancer in your body.

•    It’s a rich supplier of vitamin C, which is beneficial for various aspect of human body. It’s also able to enhance your immune system. It has the potential to avert the bruising over your skin.
•    Parsley is an excellent suppler of powerful antioxidant luteolin & flavonoid, which helps to fight against free radicals and is also able to protect cell injury.

•    This outstanding source of dietary fiber, is also able to improve your colon’s health & is also found to be quite effective for diverticular ailments, hemorrhoids, constipation etc.

•    Parsley is quite a good option for keeping your heart healthy because it contains folic acid.

•    Parsley is also a source of vitamin A, which is found to be beneficial for improving your eye-sight as well as help you to keep your skin healthy & acne free.

•    It’s also found to be an excellent supplier of minerals like- zinc, potassium, manganese, iron etc.

•    For producing energy parsley has been identified to be quite useful, because of it’s a rich source of B group vitamins.

Things to remember:

•    Parsley is a source of oxalates, which crystallizes in your body & can create problems. So people suffering from kidney disorder & gall bladder problem need to keep their distance from excessive consumption of parsley.

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