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Parsley
Hello everyone, we the family of garden infographs tries to bring in information pact articles, to enhance your knowledge about fruits and veggies. Today here we are again with some useful information like for our readers. Our today’s topic is parsley, which is a herb in India it is also known as Ajmod which is similar to coriander. Parsley is a species from a flowering plant of Apiaceae family, this particular family is native to areas like Southern Italy, Portugal, Greece, Spain, Algeria and more.
Nutritional Value of Parsley:
Parsley contains Health Benefitting agents like:
Parsley is a herb which is used in many ways that improve our health, it helps to reduce our diabetes and improves bone health. It is also considered as a great agent to boost immunity. Let us hear some more health benefits of it:
- It contains many vital vitamins like Vitamin A, vitamin K, vitamin B, and vitamin C
- Along with this, it is also flooded with many minerals like calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorous, iron and magnesium.
- It is amazingly high in energy and carbohydrates per 100gm parsley contains 151kJ energy and 6.33 gm carbs.
Health benefits from Parsley
It is very obvious for parsley to have health benefits since it is a plant, but do you know what are those benefits? If not, so don’t worry we are here to share those facts with you.
It prevents Cancer causing bacteria
According to a study it has been proven that Parsley contains anti-oxidants and anti-bacterial agents which helps to fight against cancer and flu causing bacteria by increasing the number of WBC’s in our blood which helps in fighting these harmful bacteria.
It strengthens our bones
Parsley also contains a high amount of calcium, therefore, it might be very effective for those who have low bone density. This is the reason why Ayurveda has suggested to add parsley; coriander leaves to our diet because it completes the requirement of calcium in our body.
Brings a glow to our skin / Sharpens eyesight
These herbs require a high amount of sun to grow, therefore Parsley if full of vitamin C and vitamin A this is the major reason why it is beneficial for our skin, hair and eyesight.
Controls diabetes
Presence of anti-oxidants and anti-bacterial agents make Parsley very effective in controlling diabetes and blood sugar level. It acts as an exfoliates which helps removes all the toxins from our body and also makes a shield against diabetes causing germs.
Improves heart health
According to USDA nutrition data Parsley contains carotenoid (beta-carotene) which makes it a food best suitable for heart patients. Parsley has proven to reduce heart-related problems like inflammation, B.P fluctuations, and coronary artery diseases.
Scientists have tested the results of parsley on rats and the results came out to be very effective. A rat was injected with some medicines which suddenly elevated its blood pressure, and then to test it was immediately injected with another injection which contains parsley extracts and the results were amazing within few seconds Blood pressure was back to normal.
Also Read: How to Grow Parsley
Facts about Parsley / Precautions:
- Some tribes use it as an ointment for wounds. They say if we apply crushed parsley to our wounds the chances of healing that wound becomes better and faster
- Parsley is amazing to taste amplifier, it can bring amazing flavor to the food whether it be fish, eggs, meat, or any veggie.
- Because of the high amount of vitamin K, it is advised not to increase its intake at a sudden, if you are taking any sort of blood thinners please avoid parsley from your diet.
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