Parsley

Health Benefits:

Combats fatigue
Fights acne
Fights asthma
Helps with insomnia
Improves hair skin and nails
Increases Sex Hormones & Orgasm
Increases stamina
May reduce anxiety
Prevents sinusitis
Provides energy
Relieves the symptoms of urinary tract infections

Nutrition:

Serving size: 10 sprigs; Calories: 4; Fat: 0g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 6mg; Carbs: .6g; Fiber: .1g; Sugars: .1g; Protein: .3g; Potassium: 1%DV; Vitamin A: 16%DV; Vitamin C: 22%DV; Calcium: 1%DV; Iron: 3%DV

Did You Know?

• Parsley essential oil, when massaged into the scalp, may reduce hair loss.
• Chewing on a sprig of parsley will freshen your breath
• Storing fresh parsley in a glass of water in the refrigerator and covering with a plastic bag will make it last longer.

Ways to Eat:

• Fresh
• Dried

Farming Trivia:

• Ancient Greeks believed parsley sprung from the blood of the hero Archemorus after he was killed by a dragon.
• Parsley arrived on British shores in the 16th century
• Two tablespoons of parsley contain 153% of the Recommended Daily Value of Vitamin K