Monday, 09 April 2012
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Parsley: A Hero Food
According to an article in the April issue of Bon Appétit magazine, parsley is an herb forgotten by many, but incorporating it into your diet can give a boost to your health, along with invigorating your cooking. Chef Seamus Mullen of New York’s Tertulia uses it often in dishes for color. He also uses it for its anti-inflammatory properties to fight his rheumatoid arthritis, which he was diagnosed with in 2007. He found that parsley not only lent vibrancy to his cooking, but also improved his health.Mullen calls parsley “a happy accident”. Parsley has also been shown to boost the immune system, and may help to fight anything from colds to cancer. It actually has 130% of your recommended daily allowance of Vitamin C. So the next time you reach for the basil, rethink that and reach for the parsley.
When I read this article I was surprised; I love parsley and it is a staple in my kitchen! I use it all the time: it goes into my turkey burgers, chicken marinades, soups, salads, and so on and so forth. I always knew that herbs were good for you, but I never put much thought into them possibly having immense health benefits. Now that I know it packs such a health punch I will be sure to throw it into my morning smoothies, and possibly even try this recipe that followed the article for a Parsley, Kale, and Berry Smoothie:
Yields 2 servings
Puree ½ cup packed flat-leaf parsley (with the leaves and stems), 4 kale leaves (center ribs removed), 1 cup frozen berries, 1 banana, 1 tsp. ground flaxseed, and 1 cup water in a blender until smooth
Calories 100 Fat 1 gram Fiber 4 grams
Do you like parsley? Do you use it in anything when cooking?
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I love parsley.
i think the only time i had parsley was when i ate vietnamese buns or had pho, and disliked it as a kid. now, it's more tolerable.
I didn't like it when I was a kid, but there are recipes that require parsley such as chicken soup, or in these cheesy pastries I make from my husband's grandma's recipe box. It has its place in my kitchen but not often. I think I use cilantro more often.
Parsley is ok. I don't mind using a little bit in cooking, but can't handle too much of it since it has a strong taste that I'm not exactly a fan of.
@babybug329@xanga - I also use cilantro more often. Definitely one of my favorite things to use when cooking.
Oooh, good to know.
Also helps to bring on periods.
@passionate_kisses579@xanga - Wow! I had no idea about that! Gotta try it! Do you prepare it in a special way or do you just eat it fresh as it comes?
@xOne_twentyX@xanga - I think you boil it or something/make it into tea. It usually helps if you already ovulated, so you can't really bring it weeks before, but it can also make it come if it's late. I used it once and it helped me. So if you have PCOS, it's one of a few remedies you might want to try (though I wouldn't suggest using it all the time).
@passionate_kisses579@xanga - Thank you very much! I'll keep that in mind and try it when really necessary! :)
Parsley is excellent in smoothies paired with pineapple. Yum. Also good blended with olive oil and other herbs and spices to make dressings and marinades.
@xOne_twentyX@xanga - @passionate_kisses579@xanga - This is actually what I came in here to say when I saw the headline. It definitely helps if you have an irregular cycle, or if you're late and sick of worrying about ruining a perfectly good pair of panties. The best thing to do is to boil it to make tea and drink 3 or 4 cups over the span of a day. Every time I've done this, my period has shown up the following morning.
One thing I will say though, is if you're using fresh parsley, be VERY meticulous about cleaning it before you boil it, otherwise you will end up with things you definitely don't want in your tea.
It does make a rather tasty tea if you put a bit of honey in it. I would describe the flavor as a bit grassy, but it's also sweet on its own. If you're specifically using it to help with your period, you can toss a little ginger in there, as that can help too.
PARSLEY ROCKS!!! It makes clam sauce AMAZING and pretty much jazzes up ANY dish!!! I love that it's SUPER healthy too! :)
http://youtu.be/5d4W4szaFwY
@Lost_In_Reverie@xanga - for me it took a week to work. I guess it's because I drank 2-3 cups a day. LOL.
@passionate_kisses579@xanga - Maybe... if I'm trying this, it's usually because I've got something like a vacation coming up where I'll be damned if I'm going to have to worry about THAT! So I pretty much have a full cup of parsley tea in my hand for the entire day. Although, like you said, you can only have this work if you're already at the right point in your cycle, otherwise your body will kind of laugh at you and be like "Nope, you can wait." Haha
@passionate_kisses579@xanga - I had no idea!
@Lost_In_Reverie@xanga - yup, i know i tried it two months in a row (my period is irregular) and body was like no, you won't trick me this time around
@Emma - i learned that not too long ago, i actually read that in a PCOS group