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Parsley is a storehouse of synergistic nutrients that rejuvenate and detoxify the body.
I love adding parsley to my green smoothies. Nothing taste as fresh as a parsley smoothie. I planted a lot of parsley this year. While waiting for a harvest I purchase organic parsley at Wholefoods. It’s very cheap under $2 for a large bunch.
Packed with Nutrients
- Vitamin K: is necessary for bones to get the minerals they need to form properly. Parsley is loaded with vitamin K (180 mcg per 1/2 cup).
- Vitamin C: Parsley contains more C than any other standard culinary vegetable, with 166mg per
100g (4oz). This is three times as much as oranges and about the same as blackcurrants. The high content of vitamin C assists the absorption of the valuable quantity of iron. - Iron: One ounce of parsley has a whopping 84
percent of iron (based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet) with 5.5mg per100g (4oz) - Folic Acid; Parsley is a good source of folic acid, one of the most important B
vitamins. - Magnesium: Good source of manganese (2.7mg per 100g)
- Calcium: Good source of calcium (245mg per 100g).
- Potassium: Exceptionally high in potassium, with one whole gram of potassium in 100g (4oz)
Studies show parsley to be effective in detoxifying the cells.
- Strengths the kidneys
- Slows aging process
- Reduces depression
- Lowers cholesterol
According to the American Institute for Cancer Research, fresh parsley delivers:
- Vitamin C and vitamin K
- Natural plant compounds such as flavonoids and limonene
- Volatile oils and potent antioxidants that benefit digestion
- Carotenoids such as beta-carotene and lutein
Note: pregnant women should avoid excessive amounts of parsley.
The two most popular types of parsley are curly parsley and Italian flat leaf parsley. The Italian variety has a more fragrant and less bitter taste than the curly variety. Fresh parsley should be kept in the refrigerator in a plastic bag.
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I don’t use parsley in my juices, but I do use Cilantro which is in the same family and has the same nutritional values. The difference between Parsley and Cilantro is that cilantro has a pleasantly sweet taste.
Although I did read yesterday that some people are genetically wired in such a way that makes Cilantro taste like soap to them.
Cilantro is also specifically known for its heavy metal detoxification properties.
Great info Robin!!
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I’m one of those people that can’t stand cilantro– funny all my children love it. If its in the kitchen I can’t eat. Made me feel better to find out I’m not alone.
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Great idea!I never thought of parsley or cilantro in my green smoothies. I will definitely try the parsley. Thanks for the great information!
In the UK, we call cilantro coriander. I have it growing in my herb bed, and yes I sometimes think it tastes a bit soapy, I thought that was just me being weird.