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Even if consumed in small doses, this plant brings great benefits to the body.
15/3/2023
Parsley has been cultivated for more than 300 years and has become an important element in gastronomy. This herb is a source of vitamin C, calcium, iron, vitamin A and only two tablespoons provide the 2% calcium, iron and folic acid that the body needs daily.
Precisely for this benefit the portal unCOMO makes known a recipe to prepare a parsley tea, which will help alleviate the stomach symptoms that afflict the body. You need 250 milliliters of water, a sprig of parsley and the juice of half a lemon.
1. Bring the water to a boil together with the parsley sprig in a small container.
2. When it is boiling and you can see that the water is starting to color due to the plant, turn off the heat and let it sit for regarding 10 minutes.
3. Once the infusion is ready, add a little lemon juice (the amount will depend on taste).
4. In unCOMO suggest that it can be sweetened with half a tablespoon of honey.
More benefits of parsley
1. Antioxidant: parsley contains antioxidants such as flavonoids, carotenes and vitamin C. Which, are substances that help the body fight the harmful effects of free radicals regarding the organism. Business Insider explains that these cause the so-called cellular aging.
2. Glucose regulator: Due to the nutrients, parsley is used to regulate blood sugar, as it helps protect the liver in people with diabetes, “it is believed that this may be due to its antioxidant property”, explains your health.
4. Activates the immune system: Because it is rich in vitamin C, it is ideal for raising defenses and strengthening the immune system in order to keep the body away from diseases caused by viruses and bacteria.
5. Diuretic: The consumption of this food on an empty stomach allows proper kidney function, thus preventing fluid retention and the elimination of toxins. Research conducted by the American University of Beirut demonstrated such effects.
Parsley is a plant whose origin is the Asian continent, but, over the years, it has spread to the entire planet. At the moment, There is a wide variety of parsley, including garden, curly, Greek, Italian and many more that have one thing in common, they bring benefits to the body.
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