Greens will not only decorate the dish, but also save you from chronic diseases.
The plant contains many vitamins: A, C, K and E. It also contains thiamine, riboflavin, niacin, folic acid, iron and zinc, as well as a number of powerful antioxidants. Due to its rich composition, it is able to relieve many ailments. And a recent study found that dried parsley has 17 times more antioxidants than fresh parsley. And the root contains a lot of vitamin C and iron.
Parsley has unique properties that help restore all organs and systems in the body:
Bones
Greens contain vitamin K, ergosterol and vitamin C, which strengthen bones. In older people, bone density decreases over time, leading to various fractures. Vitamin K activates proteins that increase bone mineral density.
Heart
A study was conducted in which 58,000 people participated. Scientists have found that parsley reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 38%. They suggest that the folic acid contained in it lowers the level of homocysteine, which destroys the structure of the arteries. But more research is needed to confirm it more precisely.
Brain
Parsley contains the flavonoid apigenin, which promotes the formation of neurons and improves brain function. This plant compound is also being researched for its ability to help against depression, Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease.
Digestion
Parsley is great for indigestion and also reduces bloating. All because of the compounds contained, which remove gases from the intestines. Try adding greens to meat dishes, it will help you digest heavy meals better.
Vision
The carotenoids in parsley protect the eyes and promote healthy vision. Lutein and zeaxanthin reduce the main cause of blindness – age-related macular degeneration. And beta-carotene prevents dryness, night blindness and cataracts.