Monday, November 29, 1999

Parsley: the good leaf

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This herb comes packed with taste and health benefits.Parsley, a member of the celery family, is a native to the Mediterranean region. Its scientific name -- Petroselinum is derived from the Greek word petros which means stone; referring to the plant`s habit of growing in rocky places.It resembles coriander, but has a milder flavour. It is cultivated in numerous forms such as curly, plain Italian, flat-leaf or turnip-rooted Hamburg parsley. Flat-leaf has more flavour and essential oils than curly-leaf parsley and hence is often preferred for cooking.Due to its significant therapeutic benefits, parsley was first used as herbal medicine and later as food. Parsley has been reported to be an anti-oxidant, anti-microbial, anti-clotting, anti-hyperlipidemic (reducing blood fats and cholesterol), anti-rheumatic and anti-hepatotoxic (liver protective) properties.Parsley is both nutritious and a storehouse of several vitamins, minerals and many other valuable substances. In fact, parsley consumption has been associated with reduced risk for a number of diseases, including cancer, cardiovascular diseases and digestive disorders particularly indigestion, constipation and flatulence.View All123Next >
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