AND YOU THOUGHT IT WAS FOR DECORATING YOUR PLATE! By Lena Sanchez
One of the oldest herbs in the world and is now grown all over
the world is also one of the greatest toxin removal systems
around as well as illness and disease preventor… PARSLEY
And you thought it was just to decorate your plate. Not so, next
time the restaurant puts a sprig of parsley on you dinner plate,
eat it!
Parsley originated in the Eastern Mediterranean region but is
now grown throughout the world. For more than 2,000 years, it
has been known as a medicinal herb. The ancient Greeks valued
the seeds and roots of the plant for their soothing, diuretic
effect on those with kidney and bladder ailments. Today parsley
is still used primarily as a diuretic. In addition, it
strengthens the digestive system and helps alleviate stomach and
liver problems. In folk medicine, parsley is recommended for
women who have irregular menstrual periods. As a diuretic, it
may also ease the bloating that some women experience before
their periods. In addition, parsley leaves are a good source of
many vitamins and minerals - including iron,
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vitamin C.
The Medieval German herbalist St Hildegard of Bingen prescribed
parsley wine to improve blood circulation. It was believed to
help heart conditions. To make parsley wine, combine 10 - 12
large sprigs of parsley with 1 quart of red or white wine and 2
teaspoons of white-wine vinegar. Boil for 10 minutes then add 9
ounces of honey. Strain the mixture and pour into bottles. Take
1 Tbsp. Three times a day.
This herb supplies important vitamins and minerals, for
instance, just ? cup of fresh parsley provides a third of your
daily vitamin C requirement. It's high vitamin C and A content
also help fight cancer. Parsley ranks higher than most vegetable
in bistidine an amino acid that inhibits tumors. In addition,
parsley is an excellent source of potassium, which is important
in lowering blood pressure. Also supplies folic acid, which
helps prevent cardiovascular disease. It also contains calcium,
manganese and iron.
Parsley for Osteoporosis; Sometimes high doses of calcium are
taken in supplemental form, however this impairs the body's
absorption of manganese which help build bone. But parsley
enhances manganese absorption, particularly when it is eaten
with foods containing copper and zinc, such as shellfish and
whole grains.
Tips: ・Parsley contains essential oils; the most important one,
apiole, is a kidney stimulant. Because these essential oils can
stimulate uterine contractions, pregnant women should avoid
eating large quantities of it. BUT, after the baby is born,
parsley can help tone the uterus and promote lactation. ・Don't
cook parsley, because heat destroys its valuable vitamins and
minerals. To retain parsley's flavor,
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using and add it to hot foods at the last minute. ・Avoid dried
parsley, it is far less tasty and healthful than the fresh herb.
・Try the flat leaf variety, also called Italian parsley, It has
more nutrients and a better flavor than curly parsley. ・Add
parsley to compliment a dish, such as potatoes, smoked salmon,
trout, poultry, pasta and vegetables. ・Freeze fresh parsley to
save preparation time in the kitchen. Wash, zip seal plastic
bag. You can then remove the amount you need with each recipe.
・To keep parsley fresh, sprinkle it with water, wrapping it in
paper towels and refrigerating it in a plastic bag. Or place
parsley stems in a glass of water, like a bunch or flowers, and
refrigerate.
This Parsley spread is great on crackers, for dip or on wheat
bread as a sandwich spread.
2 bunches of parsley 2 shallots ? cup heavy cream 1 cup cream
cheese 2 tbsp. Lemon juice Salt to taste White pepper as desired
2 scallions 2 or 4 large tomatoes Cayenne pepper to taste.
1) Wash the parsley in cold water and strip the leaves from the
stalks. Coarsely chop leaves. Peel and dice the shallots. 2) Mix
together the heavy cream, cream cheese, lemon juice, parsley and
diced shallots. 3) Season to taste with salt and pepper. 4) Peel
the scallions; cut into thin rings. Dice 2 tomatoes, season with
salt and cayenne pepper to taste; mix with the scallions.
When using four tomatoes cut the remaining 2 tomatoes into ?
inch slices cover them with the parsley spread and top with the
scallion mixture or use as cracker spread or sandwich filling.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Lena Sanchez
http://www.envirodocs.com/lena.jpg a retired Medical office
nurse/administrator & consultant. Short bio at
http://www.envirodocs.com/experience_and_experiences.htm a coach
helping to totally round out lives http://www.envirodocs.com
Editor of "Natural Environmental Health & Business Facts,"
newsletter subscribe at http://www.envirodocs.com/newsletter.htm
About the author:
Lena Sanchez http://www.envirodocs.com/lena.jpg a retired
Medical office nurse/administrator & consultant. Short bio at
http://www.envirodocs.com/experience_and_experiences.htm a coach
helping to totally round out lives http://www.envirodocs.com
Editor of "Natural Environmental Health & Business Facts,"
newsletter subscribe at http://www.envirodocs.com/newsletter.htm
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