Plate Decoration Gone Healthy! by Lena Sanchez

Plate Decoration Gone Healthy!

© By Lena Sanchez

It hasn't gone healthy it's always been healthy just

ignored by the modern world!

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 your

dinner plate, eat it! Parsley is a much maligned herb!

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 was 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, which is important for the proper formation of

red blood cells, potassium and 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 his 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. I have not tried this, but it is said to

work well, according to many… Take 1 Tbsp. Three times

a day, is said to keep the blood circulating.

This herb supplies important vitamins and minerals, for

instance, just ¼ 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.

Is it any wonder that a Mediterranean diet is one of the known

healthy diets? The average Mediterranean inhabitant eats

lots of parsley in a lot of different dishes!

Tips:

·* Parsley contains essential oils; the most important one,

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